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ARRESTS MADE IN CONNECTION WITH SPATE OF STOLEN JEEPS By Paul Mooney

GARDAÍ arrested two people last week in connection with a spate of thefts of 4x4 vehicles which occurred throughout the county over the

past nine months.

Since last February, there have been a total of eight jeeps (4x4) vehicles stolen right across County Waterford, with the most recent 4x4 vehicle stolen in Clashmore last week. Detectives from Dungarvan and Tramore District were

involved in the operation and searches were carried out as part of the investigation. Two people were arrested last Thursday and detained at Tramore Garda Station under the provisions of Section 4 of the Criminal Justice Act 1984. The two individuals were later

released without charge and a file is being prepared for the DPP. Gardaí have again appealed to the farming community and the public in general to be mindful and not to leave their keys in unattended vehicles, as it makes the vehicle an easy target for theft.

Permission sought for large scale holiday complex and leisure centre in Dungarvan

MISS WATERFORD CLARA MANNION IS OFF TO THE MISS IRELAND FINAL! – We wish Clara Mannion the very best of luck as she takes to the stage this weekend representing County Waterford in the 71st Miss Ireland Final. The final will take place at the Helix Theatre, Dublin, this Sunday, 16th September.

A PLANNING application has been submitted to Waterford Council seeking to construct a large scale holiday complex and leisure centre in Dungarvan, writes Paul Mooney. Michael Ryan has sought permission to demolish the three-storey 1970s-era office building between the Bridge House and Aras Brúgha at Davitt’s Quay (adjacent to Murphy’s Bar and Nightclub), and construct a ten storey block fronting onto Richard A. Walsh Street, which will

accommodate 94 holiday apartments. He is also seeking to build a leisure centre with swimming pool and ancillary accommodation on the site, along with four levels of car parking with 142 car parking spaces and bicycle parking facilities; ground floor commercial units; a new vehicle entrance from Richard A. Walsh Street; along with modification of existing footpaths and set down area; reception and management office. c Continued on page 12

Permission is being sought to demolish the office block and build a ten storey holiday apartment complex.

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Concerns mounting in Copper Coast over proposal to build 110 kv substation Construction of substation could lead to more applications to build solar and wind farms in UNESCO Global Geopark area CONCERNS are mounting amongst communities in the Copper Coast area over a proposal to build a large substation which could lead to the creation of solar farms and wind farms in the area. Highfield Solar Limited have submitted a pre-application consultation request to An Bord Pleanála on whether a proposal to construct a 110 kV gas insulated switchgear (GIS) station and IPP control building with associated compounds, at Rathnaskilloge, Ballylaneen, County Waterford is strategic infrastructure, or not. (Bord reference: PL93. 302247).

It is feared that if the substation is considered strategic infrastructure by An Bord Pleánala, and given the go-ahead, it will then attract a large number of applications to build solar farms and wind farms in the area - which is one of Ireland’s UNESCO Global Geoparks the other being the Burren and Cliffs of Moher. An Bord Pleánala is due to make a decision on the case by 5th December, 2018. 500 ACRE SOLAR FARM MEP substitute for Ireland South, Kieran Hartley, said he is aware of asperations by Highfield Solar to build a 95 MW solar farm within the Copper Coast area - at Rathnaskilloge - as per

their application to Eirgrid under the Transmission Connection application list (updated as of May, 2018) reference TG295, page 19. It is understood that it takes five acres to generate one megawatt of electricity - so the 95 MW solar farm planned by Highfield Solar in the Copper Coast would take up nearly 500 acres - one of the largest photovoltaic solar farms ever seen in Ireland and similar to a proposed large scale solar farm in Rosspile, County Wexford, by Highfield Solar, which was recently refused by Wexford County Council. Mr. Hartley said a large scale solar farm at Rathnaskilloge in the Copper Coast, coupled with

MEP substitute for Ireland South, Kieran Hartley, who said concerns are growing in the Copper Coast. other renewable energy farms (solar / wind) of varying sizes - if the industrial infrastructure were all to receive planning permission - would have a combined total acreage covered well in excess of 1,000 acres in the Copper Coast area. “As you can understand this proposal has caused widespread concern and upset amongst the rural community and surrounding areas,” he added.

TRIBUTES have been pouring in to Waterford Council following the death of Cllr. John Carey after a short illness, last Saturday, 8th September. The Fine Gael Councillor, who was based in Waterford City East Electoral District, was one of the longest serving members on the Council. Cllr. Carey (75) a native of Passage East, was first elected to the local authority in 1979 and has twice served as Mayor of County Waterford. He also spent 25 years with the Waterford Harbour Commissioners, as a diver and as a relief crewman on board the ‘Portláirge’ dredger. Cllr. Carey also had a lifelong involvement with Passage Hurling Club. A Book of Condolence is opened at Waterford Council’s headquarters in City Hall. Requiem Mass was held last Tuesday at St. John The Baptist Church, Crooke, followed by burial afterwards in Crooke Cemetery. Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Declan Doocey described it as “a sad day for Waterford”. “John was a great friend to all of his colleagues on the Council regardless of party affiliation,” Mayor Doocey said. The Mayor extended his sympathies to John’s wife Ann; his sons Seán, Kieran and Liam; his daughters Nancy and Sharon; his family and to his constituents. Chief Executive of Waterford City and County Council, Michael Walsh said:“John was an experienced and dedicated public representative who served the

The late Cllr. John Carey who died last Saturday after a short illness.

people of Waterford since 1979”. “He was Mayor of Waterford County Council on two occasions in 1985 and again in 2004 and his work with the Waterford Harbour Commissioners was part of his everyday life and representations, as was the Waterford Estuary itself,” Mr. Walsh added. Cllr. Lola O’Sullivan said of her Fine Gael colleague: “He was a true friend of the people, a man who made public representation first and foremost in all he did”. “He will be sadly missed by his family, his colleagues on Waterford City and County Council and by his constituents”. The Book of Condolence remains open at City Hall, The Mall, Waterford City until Friday, 14th September, at 5.00 p.m. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sé.

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Lismore salon listed as finalists in Irish Hair and Beauty Awards Sunday, 9th September and attended by over 500 professionals in the industry. Entrants to the prestigious awards, now in its third year, are considered a true reflection of the capable specialists which work within the industry as well as the high standard of customer service and professionalism that flow within it.The awards endeavours to show appreciation for those in the beauty industry which leave us looking and feeling fantastic, from the salons to the talented individuals who work within them. While Lismore’s Hair and Beauty Gallery were one of the finalists in the ‘Most Wanted Salon’ for the South East - they were pipped at the post to win the award by V Hair Design, from just over the county boundary in Clogheen, South Tipperary. Aislinn Celisse Morrissey, owner of The Hair and Beauty Gallery, said they were excited about being nominated for the award, which caused a great buzz in the salon. She said the glitzy award ceremony in Dublin was fabulous, as it gives recognition to the work they do. “It is so wonderful to be nominated, because we are a small home salon,” said Aislinn, speaking to the Dungarvan Observer. Her salon was nominated for the award thanks to her clients, then a portfolio of work is submitted by the salon for the judges to adjudicate on. This is the second time Aislinn’s home salon has been finalists for an award at the Hair and Beauty Awards. Her salon also came ‘highly recommended’ at the Irish Wedding Awards. Aislinn said her home salon is now 11 years in business and they have been selected to carry the professional range of ‘Milkshake’ hair care products. “We are still growing in clientele and new services,” said Aislinn. “Education is

THE Hair and Beauty Gallery in Lismore was celebrating last week after being selected as a finalist in the Irish Hair and Beauty Awards 2018. The Hair and Beauty Gallery, based at 18 Parks Road, Lismore, is a home salon with the latest trending treatments in both hair and beauty. They were nominated in the ‘Most Wanted Salon’ and made the finalists at the Irish Hair and Beauty Awards, which was held at the Crowne Plaza Dublin Hotel last

The salon at the Hair and Beauty Gallery, Lismore.

Aislinn Celisse Morrissey, owner of The Hair and Beauty Gallery, 18 Parks Road, Lismore. very important to the Hair and Beauty Gallery. “We have lot of exciting new treats in salon before Christmas, so check out our Facebook page,” she added. CONTACT THE SALON For appointments, treatments, etc., contact Aislinn at the Salon on 087-0575255; check out their website: www.hairandbeautygallerylismore.com or find them on Facebook: www.facebook.com/hairandbeautygallery. Pictured left: Some of the various hair styles which can be created by Aislinn and her team.

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Permission granted for mast in Kill CONDITIONAL planning permission has been granted to a Dublin telecommunications infrastructure provider for a 36 metre high communications mast in Kill, County Waterford. Cignal Infrastructure Ltd., had sought permission in July, 2018, to construct a 36 metre high multi-user lattice telecommunications structure carrying antenna and dishes, enclosed with a 2.4 metre high palisade fence compound including new access track together with associated ground equipment cabinets and associated site works, in the townland of Bog, Kill, County Waterford. The application received two submissions, from Irish Aviation Authority and Department of Communications, Climate Action and Environment, but there were no objections. Waterford Council granted conditional permission for the development on 30th August, 2018. (Council reference: 18472). RETENTION PERMISSION SOUGHT Meanwhile two mobile phone companies have sought retention permission for mobile phone masts in County Waterford. Meteor Mobile Communications Ltd., is seeking retention permission for a 20 metre high telecommunications support structure (total height including antennas 22 metres)

carrying telecommunications equipment, with existing equipment container and associated equipment within a fenced compound as previously granted under planning reference 12119, in the townland of Carrigmoorna, Lemybrien, County Waterford. (Current Council reference: 18588). The Council is due to make a decision on the application by 24th October, 2018. In the second application, Vodafone Ireland Ltd., is seeking retention permission for an 18 metre high telecommunications support structure, antennas, equipment container and associated equipment with a fenced compound and access track in the townland of Gurteen Upper, Gurteen Glen, Kilsheelan, County Waterford. (Council ref: 18589). The Council is due to make a decision on the application by 24th October, 2018. Vodafone Ireland Ltd., is also seeking the retention of a 25 metre high telecommunications support structure, antennas, equipment container and associated equipment within a fenced compound and access track in the townland of Kilclooney, Kilmacthomas. (Council ref: 18590). Waterford Council is due to make a decision on this application by 24th October, 2018.

N25 closed after crash THE N25 near Kilmeaden was closed for a period of time last Saturday afternoon following a two vehicle collision. It is understood the collision occurred between a car and a van shortly before 2.00 p.m. on Saturday, 8th September, near the Long Haul, approaching Kilmeaden village. Traffic travelling from the

Dungarvan direction was diverted at Carroll’s Cross and traffic coming from the Waterford side was divered through Ballyduff. Four units of the Fire Service (from Portlaw and the city) attended the scene after the van went on fire. Nobody was seriously injured in the collision.

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charge and a file released without operation and is being prepared for the DPP. involved in the appealed to out as part Gardaí have again searches were carriedTwo people and the the farming community of the investigation. last Thursday and public in general to be mindful were arrested Garda their keys in

to leave two vehicles stolen right most detained at Tramore of and not as it makes the provisions with the GARDAÍ arrested unattended vehicles, for in con- County Waterford, in Station under Criminal Justice the vehicle an easy target people last week spate of recent 4x4 vehicle stolen Section 4 of the a last week. nection with were later theft. vehicles Clashmore from Dungarvan Act 1984. The two individuals thefts of 4x4 throughDetectives District were which occurred over the and Tramore out the county

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IRELAND IS OFF TO THE MISS she takes CLARA MANNION luck as MISS WATERFORD Clara Mannion the very best of in the County Waterford Helix FINAL! – We wish at the weekend representing to the stage this Final. The final will take place 71st Miss Ireland Sunday, 16th September. this Theatre, Dublin,

94 holiday apartments. accommodate been to build a leisure application has He is also seeking pool and A PLANNING Council seekcentre with swimming on the site, submitted to Waterford a large scale holiday ancillary accommodation ing to construct levels of car parking centre in along with four complex and leisurePaul Mooney. spaces and floor with 142 car parking Dungarvan, writes sought permisfacilities; ground has bicycle parking a new vehicle Michael Ryan units; the three-storey the commercial Richard A. Walsh sion to demolish building between entrance from 1970s-era office Aras Brúgha at modification of and Street; along with and set down area; Bridge House to Murphy’s existing footpaths office. Davitt’s Quay (adjacent and construct a reception and management Bar and Nightclub), on page 12 fronting onto c Continued ten storey block Street, which will Richard A. Walsh

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Garda ‘Lock it or Lose It’ campaign ALMOST €2 MILLION WORTH OF BICYCLES STOLEN SINCE 2016 AN Garda Síochána is appealing to cyclists to take extra precautions in keeping their bicycles safe by locking them in the most secure way pos-sible, as new figures show over 14,000 bikes have been stolen since 2016. Figures from the Garda Analysis Services show that bicycle theft was up 7.5% in 2017 and is on course to increase again in 2018. The average cost of a bike stolen is around €510. The most common time for a bike to be stolen is during the hours of 8.00 a.m. and 5.00 p.m., with Friday being statistically the most common day for bikes to be stolen. The analysis also shows that Dublin, Cork, Limerick and Galway make up 83% of the theft of bikes. 52% of bikes are stolen on public streets. 32% are stolen from homes. CRIME PREVENTION ADVICE • Spend 10% to 20% of the value of your bike of two locks • Lock your bike tightly to an immovable object

• Keep the lock off the ground • Take a photo of your bike, note the serial number and email it back to yourself so you have a record of it forever.

• Lock your bike indoors or in well-lit areas if possible Speaking at Anglesea Street Garda Station, Crime Prevention Officer Sgt Tony Davis said ‘We are appealing to everyone from the pros to the

Sunday cyclist to lock their bikes as securely as possible. There has been an increase in the number of people cycling over recent years but unfortunately there is poor awareness of bike security. Nowadays with cycle the to work schemes, people are investing in more expensive bikes so it makes sense to invest in quality locks to prevent bike theft.’ ‘A few simple tips such as; spending 10% to 20% of the value of the bike on two locks, locking your bike tightly to an immovable object and keep the lock off the ground, will make life difficult for the thief. Take a photo of your bike, note the serial number and email it back to yourself so you have a record of it. Of the 14,000 or so bikes stolen since 2016, we have only approximately 16% of the bicycle frame numbers recorded’. Sgt. Davis added ‘There is a trend of not reporting theft of bikes to Gardaí which makes it difficult for us to reunite any recovered bikes with their owners. If your bike is stolen,

report the theft to Gardaí as soon as you can. If you are buying a second hand bike, look for proof of ownership before purchasing. If you have had your bicycle stolen, you can go onto the Garda website to view bicycles and all other property that is currently in our property stores. Finally, I would ask all bicycle suppliers to highlight the ‘Lock it or Lose it’ campaign when someone is purchasing a bike’. CCTV Footage of a bike being stolen and an infographic will be available on Garda.ie following tomorrows briefing. Some of the bikes and other property that are currently in Garda property stores can be viewed at https://www.flickr.com/photos/gardasiochana

All figures provided are from 1st January, 2016 – 30th June, 2018, and are subject to change. BREAKDOWN OF BIKE THEFT INCIDENTS Dublin 9,918 Cork 683 Limerick 646 Galway 506 Kildare 368 Louth 280 WATERFORD 255 Wicklow 215 Kilkenny/Carlow 197 Meath 174 Westmeath 152 Kerry 139 Laois/Offaly 135 Wexford 89 Sligo/Leitrim 61 Clare 60 Roscommon/Longford 59 Mayo 51 Tipperary 48 Cavan/Monaghan 45 Donegal 31 Bikes stolen in each year 2016 – 5,684 2017 - 6,109 2018 – 2,319 (YTD) TOTAL 14,112

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Guest speaker at the Love Local Networking Lunch organised by Waterford Local Enterprise Office was Eunice Power and she is pictured with Jacqui Gaule, LEO, Waterford, Tina Darrer, Dooley’s Hotel and David Walsh, LEO, Waterford. [Noel Browne]

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Local Employment Service Dungarvan update on job-seeker education and training opportunities available locally THE County Waterford Local Employment Service (LES) in Dungarvan is currently recruiting participants for a number of courses being delivered by the Waterford and Wexford Education and Training Board (WWETB). The following programmes will also be delivered in September and October - Customer Service (Monday and Wednesday mornings for 8 weeks; Start Date: 17th September); Principles of Social Media Within a Business (Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 8 weeks; Start Date: 18th September); Forklift Truck Operator (Full Time for 3 weeks, Start Date: 24th September); Start Your Own Business (Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 9 weeks; Start Date: 25th September); CV & Interview Preparation (Tuesday and Thursday mornings for 8 weeks; Start Date: 25th September); Safe Pass in Tallow (Start Date: 25th September); Professional HGV Training Programme (Full Time for 3 weeks, Start Date: 24th September); Safe Pass in Dungarvan (Start Date: 8th October); First Aid Responder (Tuesday and Thursday evenings for 4 weeks; Start Date: 23rd October); Manual & Computerised Payroll & Bookkeeping (Monday and Wednesday evenings for 17 weeks; Start Date: 14th January 2019). To qualify for a free place on any one of these valuable training programmes you must be in receipt of a Social Welfare payment. Employers can avail of these training supports for their staff at very reasonable rates. There are many other training courses available in other locations, including Waterford City, and those interested in participating on any Courses or requiring any assistance with jobseeking should contact Niamh Kuhne (Employment Guidance Officer) or Paula Hennessy (Administrator) in the LES in Dungarvan on 058 45750. The Local Employment Service (LES) is a specialist adult guidance service. Our core work is to help jobseekers back into employment, training and/or education. The jobseeker, working with our qualified Employment Guidance Officers, creates a personal progression plan that both the Employment Guidance Officer

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Kilmacthomas Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Bid: Pictured at the CoachHouse, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation are (Front l. to r.): Eddie Sheedy, Judge; John Fitzgearld, Judge; Tomas Diskin, Judge; Jennifer Hickey, Manager Bank of Ireland; Laura Kirwan, Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group. Back: Martin Morris, Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group; Susan Veale, Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group; Brid Kirby, Waterford City & County Council; Ger Cusack, Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group; Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; John Flahavan, E. Flahavan & Sons Ltd., and Pamela Pim, Waterford County Manager Bank of Ireland. [Dan McGrath]

Kilmacthomas a ‘hot contender’ in national bid to be Enterprising Town KILMACTHOMAS is in the running as a ‘hot contender’ to be an Enterprising Town in the Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards. The national awards are designed to recognise and reward towns where businesses and the community come together to showcase the spirit of enterprise in their local area. The competition is held in collaboration with local authorities and there are over 30 monetary prizes plus trophies (total prize fund of €157,000) which includes a €20,000 prize and trophy for the overall national winner and a new ‘Rising Star’ prize category with €20,000 for the winner. Judges from Bank of Ireland Enterprise Towns visited Kilmacthomas last Friday, 7th September, where the community certainly put their best foot forward and gave a huge ‘cead mile fáilte’ to them, and wowed them with hospitality, innovation, creativity and enterprise. Jenny Beresford, CEO of Dungarvan and West Waterford Chamber said the evolution of Kilmacthomas as an Enterprising Town was demonstrated to the judges by the community and they also shared where the town’s very bright and promising future is heading. During their visit, the judges also met with St.

Declan’s school teacher Bridget Mitchell and her colleagues, as well as students. Past students who are successfully driving their own careers were also on hand to meet with the judges and included Stephen Lynch from Coffee Coach House; Jack Power, App creator; and Kieran Foley of The Munster Express. Presentations at the school were delivered by Kieran Foley; Martin Morris and Laura Kirwan, of Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group. The judges met with John Flahavan of E. Flahavan & Sons, as part of their tour. They were accompanied on their tour by Brid Kirby from Local Enterprise Office Waterford; Martin Morris and Susan Veale, both from Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group. The judges’ trip culminated in a marquee at the Work House, where there was a mini-market with local producers, suppliers and services and a final presentation from the Chamber’s Jenny Beresford. Overall the judges seemed impressed with their visit. Ms. Beresford said participation and effort from all involved was “thorough and immense” and hopes “are high for positive results at the awards ceremony on 28th November next”.

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Jenny Beresford, CEO Dungarvan & West Waterford Chamber; Trudi Morrissey, Vinnie Morrissey and Mary Beresford pictured at the CoachHouse, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation. [Dan McGrath]

Aisling and Kate Barry and Joy and Conor Kirby pictured at the CoachHouse, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation. [Dan McGrath]

Ivan Kiersey, Grace Kiersey and Tom Kiersey, Freezin Friesians, pictured at the CoachHouse, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation. [Dan McGrath]

Johnny Brunnock, Waterford City & County Council; Eadaoin Loughman, Waterford Sports Partnership, and Pat Phelan, Phelan’s Centra, pictured at the CoachHouse, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation. [Dan McGrath]

Teresa Ahearn, Bank of Ireland; Paul Nolan, Dawn Meats, and Ger Cusack, Kilmacthomas Social Rnterprise Group, pictured at the CoachHouse, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation.

Sarah Scanlon picture at her stall ‘Boho Dreams’ at the CoachHouse, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation.

Brian Power, Johnny Power and Niall Barry pictured at the CoachHouse, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation.

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Cliff House Hotel to host Harty’s Oyster Tour & Supper on Thursday, 27th September SEPTEMBER is traditionally heralded as the beginning of oyster season in Ireland, so to celebrate, Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore are paying homage to the most majestic of mollusks with a series of oyster themed events for hotel guests and locals alike. On Thursday, 27th September, Cliff House Hotel will also hold an Oyster Tour & Supper in partnership with the team at Harty’s Oysters. Guests will be invited to tour Harty’s Oyster farm in Dungarvan, tasting freshly harvested oysters and learning the history of the family business, pioneers in the cultivation of oysters in Ireland. The group will then move on to Cliff House Hotel in Ardmore for a stunning three-course Harty Oyster Supper, enjoyed in The Bar Restaurant overlooking the sea, with local trad musicians providing a memorable soundtrack to the evening. The event is a self-drive event, places are very limited and cost €60.

If you’d like to make a night out of it you can stay over in the beautiful Cliff House Hotel for €399 per person sharing, and this price includes the oyster dinner plus a beach forage in Ardmore with renowned sea gardener Marie Power the following day. Throughout the month of September, Cliff House Hotel will also be encouraging guests to indulge in these treasures of the sea with a special offer of 6 Irish Oysters with a glass of Albariño wine from Rías Baixas in Spain for just €15. This homage to his majesty the mollusk forms part of a month-long CLIFF Oyster Festival at Cliff Townhouse Dublin, enhanced by regional oyster events at sister properties Cliff House Hotel Waterford and and Cliff at Lyons in Kildare. Cliff House Hotel, Middle Road, Ardmore, Co Waterford P36 DK38, Ireland T: +353 (24) 87800 www.cliffhousehotel.ie

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An interesting Presidential contest ahead THE forthcoming Presidential Election to be held on 26th October next was expected to happen in the normal course, as the incumbent, President Michael D. Higgins, had declared himself a one term President and would not contest another election. But, as he neared the end of his term, the President rethought the matter and, as provided for in the Constitution, he nominated himself as a candidate for a second term. People were taken aback as he changed his mind, which made for an infinitely different electoral scenario, arriving as he did after a very popular, largely uncontentious seven year term in Árus an Uachtaráin, With the exception of his visit to Cuba, there was little controversial about his Presidency. While the aspirants knew they would have a multi-candidate battle to contest, the arrival of the outgoing President onto the ballot paper, altered the electoral landscape quite dramatically. This week, at the time of going to press, there are five known candidates, several of them women and the defeated candidate from seven years ago, Seán Gallagher. There is also the possibility of others emerging before close of nominations in two weeks time. Despite the fact that the three major parties decided not to run candidates of their own and some placed restrictions on their elected members in regard to nominations, there will be a full ballot paper in prospect.

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INCORP. MUNSTER INDUSTRIAL ADVOCATE Serving the community of County Waterford for over a century 1912–2018 To what extent the President’s age will influence peoples’ choice is an imponderable, but his unblemished record in office, together with his political experience and cultural demeanour, are likely to stand him in good stead. He is also perceived as being a good ambassador for Ireland All the other candidates have their own positive attributes which will enhance their popularity with the public and their claim to office. They have achieved a great deal in their own particular fields and would make good Presidents. However, whatever the speculation and forecasts, it is the people who will decide and their votes can never be taken for granted.

Children lose effective advocate DESPITE our being once again, a relatively well-off nation, the new wealth has not reached all corners of our society, leaving many families, particularly children bereft of necessities.

The St. Vincent de Paul Society can confirm the very high figures of families and, particularly children, needing physical and psychological support. Barnardos, the childrens’ agency also say that ‘a record number of children and families’ from across Ireland have sought the support of the children’s charity. This should not be the way in our once more relatively well off country where instead of diminishing, the numbers of dependent children and families continues to grow. The man who issued those figures, who has been one of the great voices on behalf of the children of this country for the last thirteen years has been the Chief Executive of Barnardos, Ireland, Fergus Finlay. He has been a quiet, but effective campaigner on behalf of the disadvantaged children of Ireland in that time, bringing their cases to the attention of the Government and across the media generally. This week, it has been announced that Mr. Finlay will retire from his position of CEO with Barnardos, something which the public will greet with regret. Mr Finlay, who started his career as a regional officer with a public service union, has been a well known figure in Ireland in many roles for almost forty years. He switched from the Union to the Labour Party and worked in various press secretarial roles there. He became a senior member of the Party, serving as an advisor to Labour Leader, Dick Spring while he was Tánaiste and Leader of the Party. During that time, he was central to the successful Presidential candidacy of Mary Robinson and the reversal of the ban on divorce. He sought the Labour Party nomination in the last Presidential Election, but lost out to Michael D. Higgins. Mr. Finlay also helped to bring the Special Olympics to Ireland in 2003. He has been a familiar figure on TV News and current affairs programmes for many years, giving measured contributions to the debates of the day.

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Fáilte Ireland launches Ireland’s Ancient East Autumn campaign with emphasis on ‘Local Stories’ in Waterford Latest Fáilte Ireland campaign seeks to extend tourism season FÁILTE Ireland launched their latest marketing campaign encouraging Irish people to take a short break in Ireland’s Ancient East. The campaign includes television advertising aimed at encouraging Irish people to take a break in the region this Autumn, to generate increased tourism activity in Ireland’s Ancient East through the relatively quieter Autumn months. Daragh Anglim, Head of Marketing at Fáilte Ireland, said: “A core focus of Fáilte Ireland’s work is to drive increased domestic short breaks during the autumn season. This is crucial for sustaining tourism all

year round and creating more jobs and revenue across the country. The domestic market is the bedrock of our tourism industry. This autumn we will launch major marketing campaigns for both Ireland’s Ancient East and the Wild Atlantic Way which will encourage Irish people to get out and travel the country in the latter half of the year.” “The domestic market is an important market for Irish tourism, and an area of particular focus for Fáilte Ireland as we work on building tourism numbers beyond the summer months. If Irish tourism businesses are to be

able to sustain themselves for longer periods throughout the year, create more jobs and deliver more revenue, it is important for us to deliver growth in the home market.” Over the next six weeks, the campaign will feature across national and local radio stations and will build once more on the creative idea “Great Stories Stay with You Forever” which was first launched in 2016 and is aimed at highlighting the stories and experiences in Ireland’s Ancient East. The campaign will also have a strong online presence using Video on Demand,YouTube and Fáilte Ireland’s

social media channels. In total, it is estimated that the campaign will be seen by nine in ten Irish adults or more than three million people. In addition to the regular Autumn campaign, Fáilte Ireland have developed a suite of new Ireland’s Ancient East ‘Local Stories’ videos with people from local tourism businesses in places such as Wicklow, Kilkenny and Waterford who share their recommendations for exploring the region. Each video is created to take the viewer on a journey through the specific region in Ireland’s Ancient East using honest and pure storytelling

stories that leverages the uniqueness of each character. Each episode gives us a glimpse into the amazing stories, history and the areas from where they reside. For example, the first batch of videos tell the local stories of: • Marie Power, also known as the Sea Gardener, a Waterford native with a love of Irish cuisine – who forages seaweed, uses it in recipes, and takes groups on a seaside trail of discover; In 2017, Irish residents took 4.9 million holiday trips in Ireland, spending €1.1 billion around the country.

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Daughter of Robert F. Kennedy invited to visit West Waterford KERRY Kennedy, the daughter of the late Robert F. Kennedy, and niece of the late President John F. Kennedy, has been extended an invitation to visit Dungarvan and West Waterford sometime in the near future. Ms. Kennedy, who is an American Human Rights Activist, lawyer, writer and President of the Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights organisation, was in Ireland for several days last week and had attended a three day festival at the Kennedy Summer School in New Ross, County Wexford, which she officially opened. Ms. Kennedy also took part in a public interview during the festival. Michael Bumster from Dungarvan, who works with the Waterford High Hopes Choir, attended the opening of the festival at the Kennedy Summer School on the invitation of the High Hopes Choir, which performed in front of Ms. Kennedy and other VIPs. Mr. Bumster said he has previously organised some events for the High Hopes Choir in West Waterford, including a charity night at St. Mary’s Church of Ireland during the Festival of Food in Dungarvan last April; and an upcoming event later this year - all to raise money for homelessness. The choir is made up of people who have been touched by homelessness in some form. “The Waterford Branch of the High Hopes Choir were invited

to sing for Kerry Kennedy at the Kennedy Summer School and they invited me along,” Mr. Bumster told the Dungarvan Observer.

“I was lucky enough to meet and chat with Kerry Kennedy. She was given a huge welcome in New Ross, which made me proud to be Irish, it was unreal,”

Michael Bumster who works with the Waterford High Hopes Choir, meeting with Kerry Kennedy and extending an invitation to her to visit Dungarvan and West Waterford. Included in the photo is Pat Kenny, Radio Presenter, Newstalk.

he said. “Kerry is a human rights activist and stands up for people, and for me to meet her through the High Hopes Choir, which I’ve worked with and helped out in the past, was great.” Mr. Bumster said he is a big Kennedy fan and he was delighted to issue an invitation to Ms. Kennedy to visit West Waterford. “I gave her a letter inviting her to visit West Waterford and if she can make the visit, I could meet with her and give her a talk about the connection between Lismore Castle and the Kennedy family.” Mr. Bumster said Ms. Kennedy was “positive” in her reply to the invitation to visit West Waterford. “She said she’s never been to West Waterford. She was gracious and loved Ireland,” he added. Mr. Bumster said he always promotes Dungarvan and West Waterford at various events he is involved in, and encourages people to come and visit our beautiful county. He has also been instrumental in bringing some big names from the snooker world to Dungarvan in the past, including Stephen Hendry and Ronnie O’Sullivan. KENNEDY SUMMER SCHOOL This was the sixth year of the summer school, which attracts over a thousand people to New Ross for the three day event, for numerous cultural and political debates, public interviews and lectures and other social events.

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Permission sought for large scale holiday complex and leisure centre in Dungarvan FROM FRONT PAGE The planning application further seeks to construct a six storey over basement block, fronting onto Davitt’s Quay to accommodate 26 holiday apartments, reception and management office, func-

tion room and waiting area, and associated site works. The full description of the proposed planning can be viewed at on the Council’s website using reference: 18612.

Waterford Council received the planning application on 7th September, last. Any submissions are to be made by 11th October, 2018, and the Council is due to make a decision on the application by 1st November, 2018.

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Significant quantity of prescription drugs seized

A SIGNIFICANT quantity of prescription drugs were seized in an operation in Waterford last Friday, 7th September. Gardaí stopped a car at Grannagh,Waterford, and following a search of the vehicle, two buckets of loose suspected D10 (Benzodiazepines) and a box of prescription drugs (all subject to analysis) were seized. Four men, aged 25, 26, 26 and 29 years old were arrested in

connection with the investigation and were detained at Waterford Garda Station under the provisions of Section 2 Criminal Justice (Drug Trafficking) 1996. A second car was also seized in a nearby location. The four men detained have been released without charge and a file will now be prepared for the information of the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Comeragh Tour a huge success THE 7th annual Comeragh Tour took place at Ballymacarbry Community Centre on August 26th – a fundraiser for Special Olympics Ireland (Munster Branch) to send athletes and volunteers to the world games in Abu Dhabi March 2019. The cycle was a huge success due to all the volunteers, marshals, Red Cross, motorcycle marshals, Killigrew Cycles, the Sweeper, Ballymacarbry Community Centre who provided the venue and Committee on the day; the registration team, the catering team, the Clonmel and Dungarvan Gardai and the local Ballymac’ guard and photographer John Hackett who has given his service from day one for Special Olympics Ireland. After a very wet morning, the rain cleared just before the 10am start. Two routes were available – a 125k and 100k. A group of 250 cyclists headed off towards Dungarvan and then

Cyclists heading out on the 125k and 100k cycle from Ballymacarbry Community Centre. onto the Pike Hill and Leamybrien/Mahon Bridge. Mahon Falls was an optional climb and a large number of cyclists opted to undertake the route, which was very well mar-

Nicola Moore-Moroney, Basketball Coach for the Munster branch of Special Olympics; Martin Moore, Special Olympics volunteer and Comeragh Tour Committee; Phillippa Keating; Michael McGrath; and Eamon Dwane.

shaled by Declan Mulhearne and his team. They then travelled to Carrick-On-Suir for a water stop at Molleran’s GAA Club before going the back road to Clonmel where a large number of cyclists tackled the grueling Tikincor and Powers the Pot climb and made their way back down to Clonmel.

On the way to Clonmel, Tony Sheehan (Dungarvan Cycling Club) collided with a deer. Tony was slightly injured but the deer escaped unhurt. They then travelled on to the finish line at Ballymacarbry Community Centre where they were welcomed back by the Mayor of Waterford City and County Cllr Declan Doocey.

Collecting for the Special Olympics. Catherine Cahill, Martin Moore and Paul Murphy.

Tony Sheehan, Dungarvan CC, still smiling and nursing his injuries after colliding with a deer on the Mountain Road. They proceeded to the food hall where they relaxed after a tough day out on the bike and were served up excellent food. Special thanks go to Martin Power who has been our lead out vehicle from day one. He made a special effort to be there and cancelled all previous arrangements to be present to support this fundraiser for Special Olympics Ireland. Thanks also to Paudie Halpin and Eric Power who erected the directional signs and a big thanks to the organising committee made up of Eric Power, Nicola Moore Moroney, John Hackett and Martin Moore. Those who weren’t able to attend on the day can make a donation to Nicola Moore Moroney or Martin Moore (086) 2571203.

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CLEARING & UPDATING

GRAND SALE! €1,250,000 FURNITURE FOR IMMEDIATE DISPOSAL! At our Clonmel store only. Now, to reduce excess stock and introduce new ranges, we will proceed with a massive showroom and warehouse, clearing and remerchandising project at our Clonmel shop. We must clear the floor without delay, so that this major work may commence. The store is temporarily closed while we reduce prices and prepare the displays for the launch of our €1,250,000 CLEARING & UPDATING GRAND SALE. We must urgently sell all our furniture, carpets and accessories including: Suites (fabric & leather), sofas, sofa beds, chairs, recliners, dining sets, dressers, sideboards, wardrobes, beds, bunks, mattresses, pillows, dressing tables, chests, coffee tables, cushions, carpets, rugs, laminate & wood flooring, lamps, clocks, pictures, mirrors, etc.. Absolutely Everything Must Be Sold Out a.s.a.p!

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Praying a Public Rosar y for Ireland PLEASE JOIN US Ireland is at an historic crossroad. Secularists are trying to push God from the public square. They reject His action upon society. We must stop the secularists advance and pray to God for help. He will hear us, if we pray through the intercession of His Blessed Mother. That’s why we have launched the Public Square Rosary Crusade.

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Author, Olive Keane with members of her family at the recent launch of her book: ‘Healing, Historic and Holy Wells of Waterford’.

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New book available on Holy Wells IT may be that the wells and Holy Wells in this country have a greater significance than elsewhere across Europe. After all, when the Churches and Monasteries were destroyed by Henry VIII, Elizabeth and Cromwell, the Holy Wells, often named for the local Saints, became the alternative places of worship on Fridays, the other holy day of the week. So started the cult of the Holy Wells, the names, locations and stories of which Olive has written and illustrated in her new book entitled ‘Healing, Historic and Holy Wells of Waterford’. This comprehensive account of over sixty Wells of note in the County is beautifully illustrated with close-up photos and explanatory text by Olive. In her presentation at the launch Olive said that when she thought about the wells she had visited, she decided to give some insight into practice and lore to her audiences at the book launches, so that the readers would have some background as they read the book. She asked herself three questions: “Why did I take an interest in these wells? Some time ago, I was brought to a well and became captivated by the place and the information I was given

about it,” she said. “I began to seek out wells and finally decided to start at home and concentrate on the wells in Waterford.” Olive went on to define what a Holy Well is and show that they have an importance in Christian religion, in history, in folklore, in community and for individuals down through the generations. The third question was how many such wells are there in Waterford. “It is difficult to say definitively,” she told her enrapt audience. “Officially there are seventy-nine listed on the National Monuments map and accompanying list.” She went on to speak about, and show slides of, various wells pointing out the diversity of their location and appearance. She told a little about the physical and other common characteristics of wells, quoting from various sources about the food, drinking, fighting, music, dancing and revelry often associated with Patterns which caused the Pattern to fall in and out of favour over the years, with the established church. She pointed out that the wells are generally on private lands and thanked all the landowners who had shared their time, lore and stories with her.

After her excellent presentation, Jacinta Kiely, Field Archaeologist formally launched Olive’s book. The evening ended with ‘tea and ginger cake’ and much chat among the audience about the new book. The 123 page book is truly a ‘fount’ of knowledge, essential for those with an interest in history. It makes a very interesting and informative read for those with just a cursory knowledge of our wells, with

some surprising locations revealed. The book is available in Michael Power’s Bookshop, Readers Choice, Ardmore Pottery and John Quinn’s Store in Ardmore or directly from Olive herself. This is another book which will find a home on many a bookshelf and will stand as a definitive source of information for generations. Olive can be contacted at: olivekeane.ok@gmail.com

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Author, Olive Keane with Jacinta Kiely who launched Olive’s new book: ‘Healing, Historic and Holy Wells of Waterford’. [Tom Keith]

Author Olive Keane chats to Mgr. Donal O’Connor at the launch of her book: ‘Healing, Historic and Holy Wells of Waterford’. [Tom Keith]

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Cllr. John O’Leary launches anti dumping campaign AN anti dumping campaign was launched by Deputy Plenary Mayor Cllr. John O’Leary at Saleens Beach. The campaign encourages householders to ask for a waste collection permit before giving their waste to anyone. A short animated video was produced for use on social media and YouTube, as well as radio ads. These highlight the need to check for a waste collection permit; this can be done by visiting the National Waste Collection Permit Office’s website www.nwcpo.ie or by contacting the Environment Section of Waterford City and County Council. Funded through the national anti dumping initiative, it is hoped to see a decrease in illegal dumping of waste through this project. “Anyone engaged in the collection of waste is required to have a waste collection permit”, commented Niall Kane, Senior Executive Engineer with Waterford City & County Council. “Unauthorised waste collectors often engage in illegal dumping and you are still responsible. Before you give waste to anyone, ask to see their waste collection permit. Any vehicles from authorised waste collectors must have their name and waste collection permit number on it. Any of their advertisements must also give their name and waste collection permit number. We each have an obligation only to give our waste to an authorised collector.” “Waterford City and County Council recently prosecuted an illegal waste collector for the illegal collection and disposal of

waste” Mr Kane went on to say. “They were ordered to pay approximately €5500 in court fines and legal costs.Through the ongoing work of our Environmental Inspectors and the use of CCTV and hidden cameras, we have issued 146 litter

Aethelwulf (Moe Dunford) leading the Saxons into battle from the ‘Vikings in Focus’ exhibition.

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Launching the anti dumping campaign in Saleens is Paul Flynn Environmental Inspector, Waterford City and County Council; Ella Ryan, Environmental Awareness Officer, Waterford City and County Council; Deputy Plenary Mayor Cllr. John O’Leary; Niall Kane Senior Executive Engineer, Waterford City and County Council. Inset: Waste found illegal dumped at Saleens.

Activists occupy vacant building in Waterford FOLLOWING another increase in the number of homeless people, activists in Waterford have said enough is enough and initiated a 24 hour occupation of a vacant building on O'Connell St. The building is the former Presbytery now owned by W.C.C.C.This follows a summer of occupations in Dublin. The ‘Take Back The City-Waterford’ group are demanding the Government and their representatives in the council take action

fines so far this year. We would encourage anyone in doubt of their waste collector to check their permit on www.nwcpo.ie or phone us at 0761 102020 to ask if they have a permit to collect your waste.”

to end the crisis. Local People Before Profit Rep, Una Dunphy said, ‘There is now over 10,000 people homeless in Ireland, including 3,800 children. More are in mortgage difficulties and more again are struggling to pay huge rents or living in substandard accommodation. The Government have ignored calls from every corner of society to declare a national emergency and address the crisis.

VIKINGS star Moe Dunford will launch the ‘Vikings in Focus’ photo exhibition at the Old Market House Arts Centre, Dungarvan on Culture Night, Friday, 21st September, 2018, at 7.30 p.m. This is an exhibition of spectacular ‘behind the scenes’ photo stills taken on the set of internationally acclaimed television series ‘Vikings’ by official photographers Jonathan Hession and Bernard Walsh, who were the official still photographers on the first two series. Dungarvan’s Moe Dunford appeared in the Vikings series in the role of Aethelwulf. Moe is currently appearing as Fitzgibbon in BLACK 47 directed by Lance Daly for Fastnet Films which premiered at the 2018 Berlin Film Festival and in the Dublin International Film Festival. He is also filming the male lead (John Paul) opposite Sarah Greene in Roddy Doyle’s new feature film ROSIE directed by Paddy Breathnach for Element Films and due for release in 2019. The continuation of ‘Vikings’ into a sixth series

shows how hugely successful the series is in the USA, Canada, UK as well as Scandinavia and Russia. Last year Executive Producer Morgan O’Sullivan picked up an IFTA for Vikings which won Best Drama series. The series was also nominated across several other categories including Best Supporting Actor for Moe Dunford, Best Director Drama for Ciaran Donnelly, Best Production Design for Mark Geraghty and it also won an IFTA for Best Makeup & Hair, a well deserved feat for the outstanding art department and hair and make-up element of the show that at times sees an extensive array of actors and over 600 extras made up for scenes and battle ensembles. The Old Market House Arts Centre is pleased to host this exhibition until Saturday, November 3rd, 2018, which is supported by Wicklow County Council in partnership with World 2000 and the Mermaid Arts Centre. All are welcome to come along on Culture Night from 7.30 p.m. to see the stunning images and to enjoy some music. Admission is free agus tá fáilte roimh gach aoinne.

Book launch of ‘Encourage Yourself, Encourage Others’ at Lismore Heritage Centre AN inspirational book written and designed by former teacher and school principal, Anne Devine, will be launched next Friday week, 21st September, at the Lismore Heritage Centre. ‘Encourage Yourself and Encourage Others’ is described as a “unique companion on life’s journey”, which gently explores themes of friendship, resilience, solitude, perseverance, healing and gratitude and offers precious, empowering insights to lift your spirits and warm your heart. Anne, who was a former teacher and school principal at Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin, Cappoquin, said the book offers “light, hope, reassurance and most importantly, encouragement to keep going forward, one step at a time”. Written with profound empathy, Encourage Yourself, Encourage Others provides an easily accessible, reflective expe-

used this simple, yet powerful philosophy because of its intrindaily basis is a huge anchor in sic ability to connect with people and resonate in a powerful her life. Encourage Yourself, way across all age groups. She understands that fear is Encourage Others is her first what holds many of us back book. She will be launching the from using our unique voice book at the Lismore and trusting our inner wisdom. Heritage Centre on She loves helping others find Friday, 21st September, at their voice and has delivered a number of empowering work8.00 p.m. The book was pro- shops as part of the national duced and printed in Bealtaine festival. ‘You can cope’ is the message Ireland and the concept of encouragement and empowof encouraging yourself and erment in this special encouraging book which is like a others is at the friend at your shoulder, heart of Anne’s offering reassurance, approach to empathy and hope. authentic living All are very welcome in today’s fast to attend Lismore moving, comHeritage Centre at 8.00 plex world. p.m. next Friday, 21st Throughout September for a very her primary exciting night during school teaching career, Anne Anne Devine, from Lismore. the launch of this book.

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Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 was Mayor Of Waterford City & County, Cllr. Declan Doocey making a presentation to Josephine Feehily, Chairperson, Policing Authority. Included are Superintendent Chris Delaney, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan, Acting Chairperson of Waterford JPC and Michael Walsh, CEO, Waterford City & County Council. [John Power]

Waterford JPC praised for timely submission of Annual Report to Policing Authority By Paul Mooney WATERFORD City and County’s Joint Policing Committee was praised for submitting their Annual Report and meeting dates throughout the year to the Policing Authority in a timely manner. Chairperson of the Policing Authority, Josephine Feehily, was addressing the JPC meeting held last week in City Hall, Waterford, and complimented the JPC on its timely submission of their Annual Report and details of their meetings throughout the year to the Policing Authority. Under Section 36 (5) (b) of the Garda Síochána Act, each JPC must submit a copy of their Annual Reports no later than three months after the end of each year and details of their meeting dates throughout the year as the Policing Authority hopes to attend a number of JPC meetings. Ms. Feehily said last year she threatened to

put some JPCs “on the naughty step” because they hadn’t submitted their reports or meeting dates to the Authority. “At the time, I could have counted on one hand the number of JPCs which submitted their Annual Reports,” Ms. Feehily said. “But this year I could count on one hand the JPCs which haven’t submitted their Annual Reports.” She praised Waterford City and County JPC for submitting their Annual Report saying: “we are very grateful for that”. She pointed out that there is a special section on the Policing Authority website (www.policingauthority.ie) for JPCs and any material received from JPCs, such as the Annual Reports, Strategies, minutes of meetings, etc., are published there. Ms. Feehily said a recent meeting of all JPCs in Dublin was a success as it allowed individual JPCs to share their best practices and bright ideas as well as a consultation on policing priorities.

“We will certainly continue that kind of event in the future, because the JPC members seemed to get a lot out of it - hearing how other Councils and communities approached their policing concerns,” Ms. Feehily said. Ms. Feehily concluded her address to the JPC meeting by wishing new Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris every success in his role over the next five years. Acting Chairperson of the JPC, Cllr. Eddie Mulligan expressed his thanks to Ms. Feehily for her extensive insight into the work of the Policing Authority and it was reassuring they are completing a good oversight of the Gardaí and that it was an independent appointment of the new Garda Commissioner. On behalf of the JPC, Mayor of Waterford City and County, Cllr. Declan Doocey presented Ms. Feehily with a piece of Waterford Crystal to mark her visit to Waterford, along with a pictorial directory of all the hidden tourist treasures in the city and county.

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Meet the people who make Food & Drink the Waterford Way – their place, their history, their community, their stories

Eamonn Lonergan, Knockanore Cheese BACK in 1987, Eamonn Lonergan watched a programme on TV about Veronica and Norman Steele, a couple who left the hustle and bustle of Dublin City life to set up Milleens cheese in Co. Cork, become cheese legends in the process. “I said to myself, if these two people can make cheese on the side of a mountain in West Cork, then surely we can do something similar in West Waterford,” Eamonn said. At the age of 30, Eamonn enrolled in UCC to learn as much as he possibly could about the cheese industry. He studied, he researched and he put his life and soul into cheese. “We were doing all kinds of experiments using dairy from Fota Island, but I was keen to get moving with our own cows,” Eamonn explained. “The flavour of our cheese was going to be created by the milk coming from our cows, who benefit from a prolific and extremely fertile environment.” This famous milk that Eamonn speaks of is produced on a farm in the tiny townland of Ballyneety in Knockanore, or ‘Cnoc an Oir’, which literally translates as ‘the hill of gold’. It is on these golden and lush rolling hills that Eamonnn, his wife Patricia and their family, keep a herd of 120 pedigree Friesian cows, with every drop of their milk going into the now famous, Knockanore Cheese. “Our cheese s a hard-pressed, mature farmhouse cheese made in the cheddar style, using raw cow’s milk,” Eamonn said.“We make cheese from the start of February until the middle of November and no other time, which gives us a window to mature the cheese up to two years in some cases.” Currently, you can get a number of varieties of Knockanore Cheese, with the staples being Vintage White Cheddar, Vintage Red Cheddar, Oakwood Smoked Mature Cheddar, Cheddar with Garlic & Chive, Cheddar with Black Pepper & Chive and Cheddar with Garlic & Herbs. Making premium cheese, using milk from your own cows eating your own grass and flourishing in your own lush heartland, is going it the Waterford Way, and Eamonn goes a step further with his collaborations with other passionate food producers. “Thomas Baldwin is next door to us making Baldwin’s Ice-Cream and we work together on

The Bramble By Mandy Tompkins A MEMBER of the Rose family and happily growing up to 3 metres, the Bramble is an extremely common and widespread prickly shrub. Its long trailing stems arcing persistently through the undergrowth, taking root where they touch the ground. Opening between late Spring and mid-Summer are the single white or pink flowers, which are borne upon the long stems in clusters, and are followed by edible purple black fruit called Blackberries in late Summer and early Autumn. The Bramble is a beautiful native plant of the Hedgerows and Woodland, and as a Wildlife plant it has enormous value. The thorny stems give Birds excellent nesting and moulting cover against predators. The flowers not only provide

the distribution of each other’s products,” Eamonn said. “Our cheese is also available in The Tannery, the White Horse, the Cliff House Hotel, Faithlegg and many more.” Eamonn has been perfecting the art of cheese making for over 31 years and is showing no signs of slowing down. What motivates you? “They say ‘love what you do and you’ll never work a day in your life’,” Eamonn said. “I love making cheese and it’s never been about making money - believe me, if I wanted to make big money this wouldn’t be the business I’d be in. I love seeing people enjoy our cheese and I love meeting people who are interested in cheese making and of course all the other food producers in Waterford who are really making a big impact on the industry right now.” What do you think of the food industry in 2018? “I think it’s actually getting harder to get a start in the food industry nowadays,” Eamonn said. “There are so many regulations now, which wasn’t the case when I started. We now have to have an accreditation before we can sell our cheese to the supermarkets, which requires expensive audits and could be quite prohibitive if you’re just starting out. People are also eating a lot more foods than they ever did, and are spoilt for choice with what’s on offer. This obviously makes it hard to break into the food industry with something new and innovative.” What’s next for Knockanore Cheese? "Now that we have achieved a quality standard for our products, this enables us to further our options,” Eamonn said. “I’m hoping to involve the next generation in Knockanore Cheese along with new ideas such as other flavour cheeses, yogurt and flavoured milk etc.”

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pollen for Bees and nectar for Butterflies all through the Summer, but also support a wider range of Insects, whilst the berries are a useful food supplement for Birds and small Mammals, as well as Humans. Unfortunately set against this is though is its difficulty to control. Left unchecked a Bramble thicket can become almost impenetrable after a few years, because the roots of the established bushes are notoriously deeply anchored into the ground. Blackberries have been eaten as food by Humans since the earliest times, and in Ireland they were traditionally mashed up with Oatmeal and eaten as porridge, although in later times they have been made into tarts and jams. Mixed with other plants and water the Bramble makes an orange or dark green dye for the treatment of wool. The roots provided the core for Hurling balls, and the long stems were traditionally used for Wickerwork and securing Thatching.

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Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Garda Sgt. Finbar O'Sullivan, Cllr. Seanie Power and Garda Sgt. Gavin Hegarty. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Sgt. Pat Conway, National Crime Prevention Unit and Cllr. John Hearne. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Garda Vivienne O'Mahoney and Garda E. Dermody. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Declan Conway and Superintendent Chris Delaney. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Councillors Cha O'Neill and John O'Leary. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Johnny Codd and Senator Grace O'Sullivan. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Brian O'Hare and Brendan Byrne. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Helen Walker and May Doyle, Active Retirement. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Donal Barry, Jim Quinn and Robbie Kennedy. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Tony McMahon and Rosemary Kennedy. [John Power]

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Betty Winters and Noreen McGrath. [John Power]

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Policing Authority hopes Policing Plan priorities will be finalised later in the year CHAIRPERSON of the Policing Authority, Josephine Feehily acknowledged that some of the priorities and targets set out in the National Policing Plan this year may be “slipping”, but said she is hopeful they will catch up later in the year and finalise those priorities, writes Paul Mooney. She was addressing last week’s meeting of Waterford City and County’s Joint Policing Committee, and was describing the role of the Policing Authority, which was established in January, 2016, to oversee the performance of the Gardaí in their policing function. Ms. Feehily also noted that the Waterford City and County JPC meeting was taking place on the same day the new Commissioner was appointed to the role, which she described as a red letter day in the calendar of policing in Ireland. Ms. Feehily said the Policing Authority is the newest body established under the umbrella of Garda accountability and oversight. She said the Policing Authority is an independent body with nine members, who must have, by law, a set of specific expertise between them policing, human rights and equality, governance and public administration. As well as oversee the performance of the Gardaí in their policing function, the Policing Authority also puts in place a code of ethics for the Gardaí, and the body is also responsible for selecting and appointing senior Garda ranks and senior civilian jobs. Ms. Feehily said the Policing Authority establishes the policing priorities for the Commissioner for next year, with the consent of the minister. The policing priorities

include submissions from various JPCs around the country as well as submissions and suggestions from the public. Ms. Feehily said the first meeting in public the Policing Authority will have with new Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, will take place on 27th September, 2018, but pointed out that the priorities should be finalised at the October meeting of the Policing Authority, “but there is a bit of a slip this year because we need to have an opportunity to engage with the new Commissioner”. “From those priorities, the Commissioner will then develop the National Policing Plan and that plan becomes the basis of our oversight for the following year,” she said. Ms. Feehily said it would also filter down to local policing plans at regional, divisional and district level. “The feed-in from the JPCs to the priorities comes back down [to local level] in the form of a National Policing Plan,” Ms. Feehily explained. “We have worked very hard in the last two Policing Plans and we are now in the middle of preparing a third plan.” REPORTS ON GARDA TARGETS Ms. Feehily said in parallel to that, the Policing Authority also carries out regular reports where they set out on evidence basis how the Gardaí are doing against their own targets. “This is an important point because we are not measuring them against targets that we make up - the National Policing Plan is the Commissioner’s plan and the targets contain the Commissioner’s signature and the targets are set by the Commissioner,” she pointed out. “Unfortunately, this year, a lot of them are slipping, but I am hopeful we will catch up a bit in Quarter 3, or certainly by

Pictured at City Hall for the launch of the Waterford Public Participation Network Joint Policing Committee Strategic Plan 2018-2023 were Mayor Of Waterford City & County, Cllr. Declan Doocey, Senator Grace O'Sullivan, Garda Sgt. Finbar O'Sullivan, Super. Michael Lacey, Dungarvan, Josephine Feehily, Chairperson, Policing Authority, Super. Chris Delaney and Garda Sgt. Gavin Hegarty. [John Power]

mid-year,” she said. GARDAÍ EXPECTED TO BE ‘BACKSTOP’ FOR EVERYTHING Ms. Feehily said it has become evident that the Gardaí are expected to be the ‘backstop’ for everything. “They can’t do that on their own and the problems that give rise to concerns in communities are not always amenable to clinical policing solutions. In fact, a clinical policing solution is not often the best solution in certain circumstances,” Ms. Feehily said. “So, the work you do here in the JPCs and in the PPN (Public Participation Network) is hugely important.” She said it was expected that over the coming years, there should be a move towards joint agency response, noting that in other jurisdictions there are

other professionals moving into the policing service. Giving an example, Ms. Feehily said it wouldn’t be uncommon for police forces in other countries to have social workers in a multi-agency, multi-skilled approach to issues that affect communities and causes fear of crime which can be much stronger and much more tangible than actual crime data suggests. “Therefore, because it is tangible and so real for people, it has to be addressed in a variety of ways,” Ms. Feehily said. GARDAÍ PROUD OF CONNECTIONS TO COMMUNITIES In her experience, Ms. Feehily said the Gardaí “are extraordinarily proud” of their connections to their

communities. “That is reflected in the very high standing the Guards are held in, in the communities,” she said. “Most police forces across the world would give their right hand for the community confidence numbers which the Gardaí have everytime the communities are surveyed,” she said. COMMUNITY CONFIDENCE Ms. Feehily described the force as strong and resilient and dealt with issues as they arose, but they still enjoy the confidence of the majority of the public throughout the country. “Community rooting is hugely important and it is a credit to you, but it has to be minded. If community confidence gets a ‘belt’, then there

can be consequences,” Ms. Feehily said. NATIONAL COMMUNITY POLICING STRATEGY She said the Policing Authority recognises the huge value JPCs and community policing brings and the authority is constantly encouraging the Commissioner to put in place a National Community Policing Strategy. “While there has been a lot of work done [on a National Community Policing Strategy] it hasn’t been finalised,” Ms. Feehily said. She said the Policing Authority would like to see a National Community Policing Strategy being finalised, as that would then filter down to the individual Garda districts and divisions.

New Garda Commissioner will be ‘encouraged’ to free up more officers from behind desks By Paul Mooney THE new Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris, will be ‘encouraged’ by the Policing Authority to hire more civilian staff and a new strategy for Garda Reserves in a bid to free up more Garda officers from behind desks and put them on the beat. Chairperson of the Policing Authority, Josephine Feehily was addressing Waterford City and County’s Joint Policing Committee last week at City Hall, Waterford, noting that the government announced in 2016 that the Gardaí must grow by around 30 percent to a force of 21,000

POLICING AUTHORITY WANTS TO SEE MORE CIVILIAN STAFF AND A NEW STRATEGY FOR GARDA RESERVES people by 2021. “That is a huge challenge to hire, engage and deploy those Gardaí - it’s a lovely challenge to have, to grow the organisation. An Garda Síochána as an organisation is extremely lucky, because there are very few police services which have government permission to grow by around 30 percent,” Ms. Feehily said. “From that growth we want to see increased visibility on the streets and in communities, because nothing enhances community confidence like visibility.”

Ms. Feehily said that anyone who has watched the Policing Authority meetings (available to view on their website www.policingauthority.ie) will have heard them constantly challenging the Garda Commissioner and Senior Garda Management Team about not making sufficient progress on engaging more civilian professionals within the organisation. “That is not because we don’t value the Guards, it is because we want the Guards to be doing what they were trained to do - we want them to be more available for community work,

for police work and free them up from behind desks,” Ms. Feehily said. She said that as the Gardaí grows, the Policing Authority will be encouraging the new Garda Commissioner, Drew Harris to put in place a new strategy for Garda Reserves. “We see the Garda Reserves as massively important for enhancing the diversity of the Gardaí and for giving Gardaí a tool for reaching into diverse communities,” Ms. Feehily told the JPC meeting. “So, between the Garda Reserves, civilian professionals and 800 new Gardaí attested last year, this year and next year, the organisation is on a growth journey which can only be to the benefit of communities,” Ms. Feehily added.

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Increase in number of Waterford women who had an abortion last year THE number of Waterford women who travelled to England to have a privatelyfunded abortion in 2017 increased by over 16 percent, according to figures released by Britain’s Department of Health. In 2017 a total of 65 women, who listed their residence as Waterford, travelled to England to have a termination of their pregnancy, which is an increase on the 2016 figure, when 56 Waterford women made the trip abroad. However, the British Department of Health advises that the number could be higher, because there were 229 women from Ireland who did not state their county of residence. NEIGHBOURING COUNTIES Neighbouring counties of Tipperary and Cork also experienced an increase in the number of women who travelled to England for an abortion. The figures show that there were 77 women from Tipperary who had an abortion in 2017, an increase on the 2016 figure of 69. In Cork, 252 women had an abortion in 2017, an increase on the 2016 figure of 241. NATIONALLY The figures show that a total of 3,092 women from Ireland made the trip to England to have an abortion in 2017 - a decrease of 173 women (5.3 percent) on

the 2016 figure of 3,265. Meanwhile, in the North of Ireland, the figures show that 919 women went to England for an abortion in 2017 - which is an increase of 195 (27 percent) on the 2016 figure of 724 women who had an abortion. AGE Of the 3,092 women from Ireland who had an abortion in 2017, ten were to females aged under 16; 54 abortions were to females aged 16 to 17; 146 abortions were to women aged 18 to 19; 697 abortions were to women aged between 20 and 24; 722 abortions were to women aged between 25 and 29; 606 abortions were to women aged between 30 and 34; 595 abortions were to women aged between 35 and 39; and 262 abortions were to women aged 40 and over. GESTATION 2,023 women from Ireland had an abortion at a gestation of between three and nine weeks; 550 women had an abortion at a gestation of between ten and 12 weeks; 401 women had an abortion at a gestation of between 13 and 19 weeks; and 118 women had an abortion at a gestation of 20 weeks and over. INTERNATIONAL Ireland had the largest number of women travelling to England for an abortion (4,011 women in total from the republic and the north); followed by the United Arab Emirates (93 women);

Malta (53 women); Italy (52 women); Dubai and Poland (33 women each); France (26); Other - world (19 women); USA (15 women); Saudia Arabia and Denmark (14 women each); Other - Europe (12 women); Kuwait (11 women); Qatar and Switzerland (10 women); Belgium and Bahrain (nine women each); Abu Dhabi (eight women); Spain and Nigeria (seven women); Norway, Brazil and Oman (six women each); Germany (five women); Hungary, Canada and Lebanon (four women each); Austria, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Latvia, Lithuania, Portugal, Romania, Turkey and Chile (all three women each). BRITAIN According to the figures, the total number of abortions carried out in Britain last year was 194,668, which is an increase on the 2016 figure of 190,406 abortions carried out in the country. CLINICS The largest number of abortions carried out on women from Ireland last year took place at the Marie Stopes International Clinic in Manchester, which carried out 1,026 abortions. This was followed by the South Manchester Private Clinic (714 abortions); the Merseyside Clinic in Liverpool (457 abortions); the Marie Stopes International Clinic in Bristol (106 abortions); the Liverpool Women’s Hospital (95); and Marie Stopes

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Abortion statistics WATERFORD TIPPERARY CORK IRELAND (REP) IRELAND (NORTH)

2011 2012

2013

2014 2015

2016

N/A N/A N/A 4,149 1,007

57 74 262 3,679 802

69 89 345 3,735 837

56 69 241 3,265 724

45 101 320 3,982 905

68 70 280 3,451 833

2017

TOTAL (to date) 65 360 77 480 252 1,700 3,092 25,353 919 6,027

Source: Britain’s Department of Health

International Clinic in London West (Ealing) (90 abortions). Other clinics where abortions were performed on women from Ireland included: the Birmingham Women’s Hospital; BPAS (British Pregnancy Advisory Service) Amersham Hospital near London; BPAS Brierely Hill Clinic near Dudley, West Midlands; BPAS Cambridge DCU; BPAS Cannock Chase Hospital, Staffordshire; BPAS Cardiff, Wales; BPAS Central Birmingham Clinic; BPAS Chester DCU; Danum Lodge Clinic, Doncaster; Dean Park Clinic, Bournemouth; BPAS Enfield (Hertford Road); BPAS Leeds Clinic; BPAS Leicester City; Leigham Clinic, Streatham, London; BPAS London East; BPAS Luton; BPAS Manchester East; BPAS Middlesbrough Treatment Unit; BPAS Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; BPAS Norwich; BPAS Oxford Central; BPAS Peterborough; BPAS Portsmouth; BPAS The Robert Clinic, Birmingham; BPAS Rosslyn Clinic, East Twickenham, Middlesex; BPAS Slough; BPAS Solihull, Birmingham; BPAS South

Shields, Newcastle-Upon-Tyne; BPAS Wistons Clinic, Brighton; BPAS York; BUPA Murrayfield Hospital, Wirral; Chelsea and Westminster Hospital, London; Essex Pregnancy Advisory Service; Finchley PAS, London; King’s College Hospital, London; Marie Stopes Central Birmingham Early Medical Unit; Marie Stopes Calthorpe, Birmingham; Marie Stopes Coventry Early Medical Unit; Marie Stopes International Colchester Early Medical Unit; Marie Stopes International Essex; Marie Stopes International Leeds and Leeds Central EMU; Marie Stopes International London Central; Marie Stopes International London South (Raleigh Gardens); Marie Stopes International Maidstone, Kent; Marie Stopes International Manchester Early Medical Unit; Marie Stopes International North Manchester EMU; Marie Stopes International Waterloo EMU, London; Portland Hospital for women and children; Pregnancy Advisory Service, Manchester; Royal Victoria Infirmary, Newcastle; St. George’s Hospital, London; St. Mary’s Hospital, London; St. Mary’s

Hospital for women and children, Manchester; St. Thomas’ Hospital, London; The Gynae Centre, London;Tooting Medical Centre Ltd., London; University College Hospital, London; BPAS Banbury DCU, Oxfordshire; BPAS Blackdown Clinic, Leamington Spa; BPAS Harrow, London; BPAS Leicester South; Brompton Hospital, London; East Midlands Pregnancy Advisory Service (NUPAS); Eastbourne District General Hospital, East Sussex; Friarage Hospital, Northallerton, North Yorkshire; Glan Clwyd Hospital, Bodelwyddan, Denbighshire, Wales; Good Hope Hospital, Birmingham; Hammersmith Hospital, London; Kent and Canterbury Hospital; Loughborough General Hospital; Maidstone Hospital, Kent; Marie Stopes International Erdington EMU, Birmingham; Northwick Park Hospital, London; Princess Royal Hospital (Haywards Heath); Royal Bournemouth Hospital; Royal Shrewsbury Hospital;Victoria Health Centre, Nottingham; West Cornwall Hospital; Wharfedale General Hospital, Otley, West Yorkshire; and Whiston Hospital, Liverpool.

Issue with GDPR could affect creation of audit of vulnerable people in Waterford THE creation of an audit of vulnerable people living in Waterford City and County has to be postponed until next year until the Steering and Oversight Committee of Waterford City and County’s Joint Policing Committee seeks advice on the matter and how it would work under the new GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation). The GDPR was brought in earlier this year and is an EU regulation which governs data protection and privacy for all citizens of the EU. A suggestion had been made at a previous meeting of Waterford City and County Joint Policing Committee, that an audit of vulnerable people living in the city and county should be created and the Steering and Oversight Committee (a subcommittee of the JPC) was examining the proposal. However, at last week’s JPC meeting in Waterford’s City Hall, Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty revealed that the pro-

posal will likely have to be postponed into next year as there could be an issue in regards to the GDPR. He said the Steering and Oversight Committee has to seek advice on how such an audit would work under GDPR. The GDPR primarily aims to give control to individuals over

Divisional Sergeant Gavin Hegarty. [John Power]

their personal data and how it is used or stored. The GDPR framework came into force across the whole EU last May. STEERING AND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE Sgt. Hegarty said it is the task and role of the Steering and Oversight Committee to ensure the delivery of the JPCs six year Strategic Plan, which is done by breaking it down into yearly work plans. The sub-committee has eight members, made up of Councillors, Gardaí and representatives of the Public Participation Network. COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT Sgt. Hegarty said a number of Community Safety Networks have been established. “We’ve met with all our partners in relation to developing the Strategic Plan for implementation of the Community Safety Networks, what they are going to look like and how they can be

implemented,” Sgt. Hegarty said. CRIME PREVENTION AND AWARENESS Sgt. Hegarty said the subcommittee has 95 percent completed its mapping exercise of the various Community Alerts and Neighbourhood Watches throughout the city and county. “We are looking at where there are gaps in communities and where we are lacking that presence in terms of Community Alerts and Neighbourhood Watches,” he said. “That is well advanced. The next step is to develop a strategy for its expansion and support. Once we identify the gaps we have to develop a strategy to fill those gaps. “Where there are no Community Alerts or Neighbourhood Watches we will examine whether there is anything we can do as a JPC to encourage the establishment of Community Alerts or Neighbourhood Watches, Text Alert systems and those types of

schemes,” Sgt. Hegarty added. PERSONAL, PUBLIC AND ROAD SAFETY Sgt. Hegarty said a Garda CCTV Implementation Strategy is looking at locations which would benefit from the installation of CCTV - and pointed out that a new community CCTV scheme has just been launched in Tramore. In relation to road safety, Sgt. Hegarty said accident blackspots have been mapped and that information is in the process of being transferred from the Gardaí to the Road Safety Authority. He said it was agreed at the last JPC meeting that community intelligence would be fed back through the JPC in relation to inappropriate road behaviour and the Gardaí taking enforcement action. Sgt. Hegarty acknowledged that the Garda Senior Management Team gave a commitment to examine that information and if necessary put enforcement action in place in

response. He said it gave communities the opportunity to have their concerns about road safety fed through the JPC to the Gardaí as to where they could be more effective. INPUT FROM YOUNG PEOPLE Sgt. Hegarty said discussions were facilitated between the subcommittee and various representatives of young people, such as Comhairle na nÓg, WIT Students Union, Foroige, etc., to identify the needs of young people. He said the very successful ‘Ask for Angela’ initiative (a code word campaign that supports people who feel unsafe or intimidated while on a night out) which was rolled out across Waterford came from engagement with WIT Students Union representatives. “It is a very good initiative that came out of our engagement with the Students Union,” he pointed out.

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Millions to Discover Munster as International Media visit Tourism Agencies Showcase Tipperary, Waterford and Cork to International Media with a circulation of 8 million TOURISM agencies Fáilte Ireland, together with Tourism Ireland, are this week showcasing a select number of top attractions in counties Tipperary, Waterford and Cork to a group of overseas media who are in Ireland on a ‘Discover Munster’ press trip to see what the area has to offer overseas visitors. The group include representatives from Globetrotter TV, New York, online media in France and Spain, journalists who write for the national newspapers in Belgium, Italy, Austria and India, who together have a combined audience/readership of 8 million. Alex Connolly, Head of Corporate Communications & International Publicity with Fáilte Ireland welcomed the group to Ireland, said: “Bringing international media to Ireland and showing them what is on offer plays an integral role in ensuring that we get our message out there – Ireland is a must-see place to visit. These trips are a wonderful

opportunity for overseas media to come and experience at first hand Counties Tipperary, Waterford and Cork, and are pivotal to placing our great tourism assets in front of a large audience.” Fáilte Ireland put together a bespoke itinerary for the media, which included experiencing some of Munster’s iconic tourism attractions – the Holycross Abbey, Ormond Castle, FHC Experience, McCarthy’s Bar Fethard and Coolmore Stud in Tipperary. While in Waterford they group cycled the Waterford Greenway followed by a visit to Lismore Castle Gardens, before finishing their journey in Cork with a visit to Doneraile Wildlife Park and Longueville House, a member of Ireland’s Blue Book. Commenting on his experience in Ireland, Jon Haggins, producer and host of Globetrotter TV, a weekly half hour travel show that airs to two million New York homes, said: “I’ve been to Ireland before, but not to the Munster region and I was curious to discover more on

this lessor know region for our viewers. One of the highlights was lunch in the famous McCarthy’s bar in Fethard, Tipperary. Not only is it a bar but it’s also the local undertaker’s or funeral directors. The owner, Jasper even showed me his hearse, this was certainly a new experience for me! While in Coolmore Stud we got to touch the most expensive horse in the world – Galileo.” Last year was a bumper year for international media coming to Ireland from 20 overseas markets. Over 1,400 representatives from print, broadcast and online channels across the world descended on our shores during the year providing Irish tourism with an overall reach to over 9.2 billion worldwide. The equivalent advertising value of this reach is estimated at over €104 million. Fáilte Ireland, together with Tourism Ireland, co-ordinated over 400 different itineraries resulting in the media representatives meeting with over 4,000 Irish businesses across the country.

Henry VIII with Susmita Saha (India), Jon Haggins (USA), Marie Borgers (France) and Antonette Reilly (Fáilte Ireland) pictured at the Doneraile Wildlife Park in Cork. Tourism agencies Fáilte Ireland, together with Tourism Ireland, are showcasing a select number of top attractions in counties Tipperary, Waterford and Cork to a group of overseas media who are in Ireland on a ‘Discover Munster’ press trip to see what the area has to offer overseas visitors. [Gerard McCarthy]

RuthAnne Cunningham and Teresanne O’Reilly

WLR shortlisted for four IMRO Radio Awards THE IMRO Radio Awards shortlist was announced at 11.00 a.m. on Tuesday, 4th September. WLR has been shortlisted for four awards, as well as the coveted ‘Local Station of the Year’. Music Special – Elvis Day on WLR On the 40th anniversary of Elvis’ death on August 16th, 2017, WLR celebrated the life and music of ‘The King’ with a full day of broadcast dedicated to Elvis. With live performances in studio from The Four of Us, The High Kings, The Kalimbas, Rachel Grace, Oatsie Jones and the legendary Rocky Mills to name a few, followed by a feature documentary produced and presented by local Elvis fanatic, Martin Clancy. New Irish Music / Musical Talent Programme – The Drive Home Live Sessions, when Teresanne met RuthAnne Dublin native, RuthAnne Cunningham moved to LA at 17 and within 3 days wrote Jojo’s No.1 hit ‘Too Little Too Late’ alongside acclaimed songwriter ‘Billy Steinberg (‘Alone’, ‘So Emotional’, ‘Like A Virgin’). In the past 13 years, RuthAnne has written for Britney Spears, One Direction, Westlife, Third Story and has performed on tracks with Avicii and Professor Green among others. She has also written and performed on the 50 Shades Darker soundtrack. In 2018, RuthAnne started working with John Legend’s management and began releasing her own music; having always been a fan, Teresanne invited RuthAnne to Waterford to record a Drive Home Live Sessions ‘Special’ in Reginald’s Tower. The session aired in September 2017.

News Programme – Local/Regional The Beast from the East on WLR When Storm Emma and The Beast from the East hit Ireland in March 2018, thousands of people across Ireland were left without electricity, water or easy access to essential services. Local radio is never as important as during a storm or an unforeseen phenomenon. Throughout the storm, WLR kept people across Waterford City and County informed of road conditions, availability of services, and we even arranged tractor journeys to get medical staff to and from the hospitals to treat patients. Sports Story – WLR goes Radio ‘GAA GAA’ for the All Ireland Final When celebrating 25 years of The Big Match on WLR coincides with Waterford’s qualification for the All-Ireland Senior Hurling final, WLR goes Radio GAA GAA! 2017’s Senior Hurling Championship saw Waterford beat Kilkenny for the first time in 58 years; we beat Cork 4-19 to 0-20 in the All-Ireland Semi final and qualified for only our second All-Ireland Final since 1959. Galway were our rivals and we

Stephen Frampton and Kieran O’Connor

were eager to play them! With 3 live shows from Dublin on the day of the final; Before The Big Match live from the Croke Park Hotel, The Big Match itself live from Croke Park and On The Ball live from the post-match banquet at the Clayton Hotel Burlington Road. We were there bringing the people of Waterford with us every step of the way. On receiving the award nominations, WLR Managing Director, Des Whelan said, "We are absolutely delighted to receive four nominations for the much coveted IMRO Radio Awards. My sincere congratulations to all involved in the programmes that made it to the nominated stage of the process. All four programmes are outstanding and are a real reflection of the quality of the people and the work carried out here at WLR”. The IMRO Radio Awards will be presented at a Gala Ceremony in the Lyrath Estate Hotel in Kilkenny on Friday, October 5th, where local, regional and national stations will all vie for the golden mic in their various categories; the highest achievement in Irish radio.

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National Youth Council of Ireland - Comhairle Náisiúnta na nÓg

Jamie Moore

DUNGARVAN and Dundrum provide Ireland’s next UN Youth Delegates: Aisling O’Boyle from Dundrum and Jamie Moore from Dungarvan selected for prestigious role Aisling O’Boyle (22) from Dundrum, County Dublin and Jamie Moore (26) from Dungarvan in County Waterford have been selected to join Ireland’s delegation to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this Autumn. As Ireland’s UN Youth Delegates for 2018/’19 they will work closely with Ireland’s Permanent Mission to the UN and will have the opportunity to

represent the youth of Ireland during sessions of the UN committee dealing with human rights issues. The programme is run by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade, Irish Aid, and the National Youth Council of Ireland (NYCI), which represents organisations working with over 380,000 young people each year. Valerie Duffy of the NYCI said: “The UN Youth Delegate Programme provides an exciting opportunity for young people in Ireland. After a competitive selection process which saw applications from all over the

country, in Aisling and Jamie we are delighted to have selected two impressive young people who will work throughout 2018 and 2019 to highlight youth issues at local, national and global levels.” The delegates will be engaging in extensive consultation throughout the year. Those holding youth events in Ireland can contact unyouth@nyci.ie to invite the Irish UN Youth Delegates to attend. The delegates will also address a Youth Summit as part of One World Week organised by the NYCI on November 21st, 2018.

Aisling O’Boyle

Cost of childcare major factor in deciding to work or not – Clune IRELAND South MEP Deirdre Clune said:“The cost of childcare is a major factor in deciding to work or not, for both parents. Once a woman finishes maternity leave her child will be just one year’s old and will need fulltime childcare if a mother wants to return to work. Families are faced with very tough decisions and often cannot afford to avail of childcare. “In order for women to succeed in the workplace – they need to be supported. That

support can come from a number of places such as The State, employers, managers, family and friends. The Government is working hard to ensure it supports working parents and I would also urge employers to do what they can too to support parents. “At European level there is a lot of work going on to help women in the workplace. Much of the work I am engaged in at the European Parliament is on the promotion of a good

work/life balance. “Employers can have a big influence in the success of female employees and even small changes can mean a lot. Giving females the options of more flexible work practices would go a long way to ensuring women can continue to play a vital role in the workforce. It might be allowing them to come in after the school run or work from home a day a week - whatever would work for the business and the employee should be explored.”

Cork Autism Conference 2018 The Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed, T.D., launched the Department’s Annual Review and Outlook 2018. Pictured (l. to r.): Chief Economist for the Department Séan Bell, Minister Creed and Department staff member Gráinne Roughan.

Minister Creed launches Annual Review and Outlook 2018 THE Minister for Agriculture, Food and the Marine, Michael Creed TD, launched the Annual Review and Outlook for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 2018. Minister Creed stated “Agriculture is Ireland’s most important indigenous industry, with the agri-food sector continuing to play a vital role in Ireland’s economy, with a turnover of €26 billion, contributing 7.8% of GNI* and generating over 11% of total exports in 2017. Employing over 174,000 people the sector makes a significant contribution to employment, particularly in rural and coastal areas”. The Annual Review and Outlook for Agriculture, Food and the Marine 2018 brings

together information from a variety of sources to provide a detailed examination of Ireland’s agri-food sector, and an outlook for the future. This year’s publication includes chapters on farm incomes and structures, agricultural commodities and inputs, trade, forestry and climate change. Case studies throughout highlight topics including women in agriculture, social farming initiatives funded through the “Rural Innovation and Development Fund”, the future of CAP post 2020 and the launch of a new online international market access tool. The portal (http://www.marketaccess.agriculture.gov.ie/) was developed by the Department as part its Action Plan on intensifying international

market access, a key Brexit response, and in line with the “Market Development" theme of the Food Wise 2025 strategy.The portal provides information across some of the major export sectors of dairy, meat, seafood and live animals. Minister Creed concluded “The policy framework of the agri-food sector needs to evolve and change in response to European and international developments, such as CAP reform, Brexit and trade policy. I believe a strong evidence base is essential for policy formation and implementation and am confident that the information and statistics included in the Annual Review and Outlook will assist in policy analysis and debate in the sector over the next year”.

Re-Thinking Autism: A Positive and Integrative Approach

September 30th – The Rochestown Park Hotel, Douglas, Cork MORE than 500 parents, healthcare providers and educators from across Ireland will come together on Sunday, September 30th, 2018, at the annual Cork Autism Conference for families and professionals, “Re-Thinking Autism: A Positive and Integrative Approach “ at The Rochestown Hotel, Douglas, Cork. The program includes presentations and discussions with healthcare practitioners, specialists and spokespersons in autism and aspergers syndrome. The conference provides a unique forum for families and professionals to jointly and collaboratively learn about ways to best support and empower individuals with autism and ASD throughout the lifespan from first diagnosis and early intervention through adulthood. “The theme of this year’s conference, Re-Thinking Autism: A Positive and Integrative Approach, reflects our aim in empowering families and people working or living with autism, to have beliefs, approaches and interventions which best support people with autism to have healthy and happy lives.” stated

Cork Autism Conference Organiser, Micheál O Mathúna. This theme will be addressed by the conference speakers who include: award-winning broadcaster, author, trainer & consultant in autism, Robyn Steward on empowerment for people with autism from a person, not Just a extbook. Bestselling author, lecturer and speaker in autism and ASD, Dr. Luke Beardon on exploring the myths and introducing a positive perspective. Speech and language therapist specialising in autism and ASD, Gina Davies will be exploring the joy of meaningful engagement and shared good times – keeping intervention practical, doable and fun. ASD senior psychologist, Seamas Feehan will looking at the power of beliefs and believing with people with autism. And senior occupational therapist in sensory integration, Julie O’Sullivan will be considering what is an effective approach in regards sensory integration. This year’s key speaker, Robyn Steward has autism and nine other disabilities. In 2015 she was joint awardee of the National Autistic Society Professionals Award for outstanding achieve-

ment by an individual on the autistic spectrum. She is a National Autistic Society, UK Ambassador. She has also been a speaker at the House of Commons for the launch of the autism Bill as well sitting on the UK National Autism Programme Board. She also featured exclusively in a BBC Radio 4 documentary called: Knowing me Knowing Autism. In addition to learning actionable insights and wisdom from speakers to help individuals with autism and aspergers syndrome, attendees will able to discover specialist products and services on autism including learning tools; communication aids; educational products; sensory equipment; advice and support services. A special autism friendly sensory space will be available also on the day. Evolve Therapy will show you how you can create and adopt your environment to make it more autism friendly with visuals, sensory items, etc., for €100 or less. More info and register at www.bookwhen.com/autismcork or call 089 239 8900.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

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Maura and friends raised €900 for Helvick Lifeboat By Joan Clancy

Pictured in Bridgie Terries Pub at the presentation of a cheque for €900 to the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station from left are Bernie Troy; Mary Fennell; Paddy Boland; Dolores Walsh, RNLI Hon Fundraising Treasurer; Tom Cummins; Maura Boland who organised the card games and presented the cheque; Mary Ann McCarthy; Sheila Morrissey; Michael Kelly; Seamus O’Neill and Mary Radley. [Joan Clancy]

MAURA Boland was proud to present a whopping €900 last Wednesday night, September 5th, to the RNLI Helvick Lifeboat Station, raised from playing 45 during the summer with family and friends in Bridgie Terries the well-known pub on the Pike overlooking Dungarvan Bay. Maura and her extended family have raised an enormous amount over the years for Helvick RNLI and other local charities. Maura’s son Laurence has the distinction of having taken part in almost all of the twenty-four annual RNLI sponsored swims across Dungarvan

Bay from Ballinacourty to Helvick Pier and we extend our gratitude and very best wishes to him. Dolores Walsh, Hon Treasurer, accepting the cheque on behalf of RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch said “We are grateful for this impressive donation to the Helvick Lifeboat Station. The RNLI is a voluntary organisation, and we appreciate the outstanding generosity of Maura and friends in Bridgie Terries. “RNLI crew leave their families at a moment’s notice to save lives at sea. Your support helps us keep them coming home safely. Thank you all very much!”

Amplitude conference to demonstrate the magic of research and industry collaboration DISRUPTIVE Innovation is the theme of a new conference aimed at businesses and innovators which will demonstrate how availing of Government funding to collaborate with researchers. Amplitude, which runs in Waterford’s WIT Arena on 3rd October, 2018, is led by research centres in Waterford Institute of Technology (WIT) and Institute of Technology Carlow (IT Carlow). Funding opportunities vary from Innovation Vouchers worth €5,000 up to R&D and Commercialisation Funds worth six figures to a company. Industry keynote speakers will be joined by Mind Magician Keith Barry. Launching the event, Prof Willie Donnelly, President of WIT and one of the founders of WIT’s TSSG research centre, explained that between both institutes almost every industry can gain from collaboration to grow, develop and improve their product, processes or services – no matter the size. “Companies will discover how to design and develop new or existing products or services. Academic experts and industry partners from both Institutes will give real life examples of successful collaborations,” he said. Dr. Patricia Mulcahy, President, IT Carlow, said that often times it is hard for companies and innovators to navigate the vast array of supports, funding and information when they needed. “Our goal is to help businesses and innovators see or hear something or connect with someone that could be a game changer for their organisation,” she said. The driving force behind the event are research centres TSSG (Telecommunication Systems Software Group), SEAM (South Eastern Applied Materials), PMBRC (Pharmaceuticals and Molecular Bio Technology Research Centre and RIKON (Business Technology Management) along with Design Plus (Design, Engineering,

ICT and Bioscience) and engCORE (Centre of Research and Enterprise in Engineering) from IT Carlow. Organisers recognised the need in the South East for an event dedicated to facilitating collaboration opportunities between entrepreneurs, start-ups, multinationals, academic researchers and state agencies. Keynote speakers include Ann Kehoe, Global Head of Brand for Alltech and Marc O’Regan, CTO with Dell EMC who will break down their experiences in the realm of Disruptive Innovation and how their companies face the daily challenges of staying ahead of their competitors. Delegates will have the opportunity to try out some exciting demos of science and technology and a dedicated start up area sponsored by South East Local Enterprise Offices will also give companies a chance to see what's emerging in the start-up scene. Also taking to the stage at Amplitude is an internationally recognised speaker and Waterford native, Keith Barry, whose talk entitled ‘Brain Magic’ remains in the Top 25 TED Talks of all time since 2008. Barry will describe his experience of working with some of the top companies in the world and discuss how he grew his career to become, not only a world-renowned Mind Magician, but a consultant on the Hollywood blockbuster ‘Now You See Me’ and a mind coach to celebrities and top sports people around the world. The event will also feature free IP workshops with Keltie Patent Attorneys, a London based Intellectual Property firm who recently opened an office in Galway. Representatives will be there on the day ready to answer questions relating to IP and will be in the main exhibition area. Tickets are now on sale for just €25, visit www.Amplitude.ie. For more information or if you are interested in sponsoring Amplitude contact hello@amplitude.ie

Pictured launching the Amplitude conference at the WIT Arena are Dr. Patricia Mulcahy, President IT Carlow, and Prof Willie Donnelly, President WIT.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

Waterford groups announced as finalists in first ever National Lottery Good Causes Awards FOUR Waterford groups have beaten stiff competition to be announced as finalists and South Region winners in the first ever National Lottery Good Causes Awards. The Awards are aimed at honouring the inspiring work and achievements of thousands of projects, clubs and individuals all over Ireland with the help of Good Causes funding. Nearly 30 cent in every euro spent on National Lottery games goes back to Good Causes. The four Waterford Groups has come out tops in the South Region in the Arts; Sport; Community and Youth categories, and now proceeds to the Awards finals at a Gala Dinner in Dublin on November 3rd. A total of 36 groups from all over Ireland go forward now to the final in six categories – Sport, Health & Wellbeing; Arts & Culture; Heritage; Community and Youth. Each national category winner will receive €10,000 while the overall Good Cause of the Year will get another €25,000 on top of this. The winners will be announced at a televised gala dinner in Dublin on November 3rd. The Waterford winners from the South Region Final are:

Sport: Park Rangers AFC One of the largest rural clubs in Ireland Park Rangers AFC provides football training to 355 male and female members aged from two years upwards. Good Causes funding supported providing facilities for wheelchair users including parking spaces, wheel chair accessible toilets and showers and changing facility and ramps to the clubhouse. Arts & Culture: Waterford Healing Trust Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) is bringing arts experiences to the bedsides of patients at University Hospital Waterford (UHW) and other healthcare settings, including a live music programme on the wards and art sessions. Good Causes funding helped fund Iontas Arts, a mental health programme which supports the recovery and rehabilitation of mental health service users. Community: Waterford Intellectual Disability Association Waterford Intellectual Disability Association (WIDA) is a community based voluntary provider of services for adults and children with an intellectual disability and/or autism in Waterford City and County.

Good Causes funding has made a significant impact to the upkeep and expansion of services within WIDA. Youth: Mount Sion Choir Mount Sion Choir is a talented group based in a small DEIS school in the heart of Waterford City which did not have music or art as subjects. Good Causes funding helped get the choir up and running and hire a guitar teacher to teach the students. National Lottery CEO, Dermot Griffin, congratulated the Waterford winner on coming through the Regional stage of the competition and wished them the best of luck for the finals. He said: “We were overwhelmed at the level of entries we received for our first National Lottery Good Causes Awards. We had over 500 applications from every County in Ireland in all categories. Through these Awards we want to show how people, organisations, projects and sports clubs are doing extraordinary things in their communities. This is work that often goes unrecognised.” Chair of the judging panel, businessman and broadcaster, Bobby Kerr, said: “I have been

National Lottery announces County Winners of inaugural Good Causes Awards 2018. Pictured (l. to r.) is patient Anne Droohan and artist Ciara Harrison (right) of the Waterford Healing Arts Trust (WHAT) in Waterford University Hospital. [Julien Behal] blown away by the standard of the entries for these very important awards. As somebody who travels regularly all over

Ireland for my work I am aware of the impact of National Lottery Good Causes funding. It has been an honour to have

learned about the inspiring work that is going on around Ireland through the judging process.”

Waterford Walls steals the show at Allianz Business to Arts Awards 2018 WATERFORD Walls international street art festival has won in two categories at the Alliance Business to Arts Awards 2018, which took place yesterday evening at the Bord Gais Energy Theatre in Dublin. As the only nominee to take home

two prizes this year, the festival scooped the DAA €5,000 Arts Award and the Best Small Sponsorship Award for their creative partnership with Colourtrend. Speaking about the win, Edel Tobin, co-founder of the Waterford Walls festival said; ''We're shocked and thrilled to have

won at the Business to Arts Awards this year. The positive response from our peers and businesses alike has been astounding." She went on to say "It's a privilege to be ranked among so many other great arts collaborations, and we're so grateful to Colourtrend, they have

Pictured (l. to r.) are Pippa Halley, Emma Loughney and Edel Tobin, all from Waterford Walls, along with Paul O’Kane, Chief Communications Officer, DAA, with Minister Josepha Madigan and Andrew Hetherington, Chief Executive of Business to Arts.

supported us since the project began in 2015. Without their support, Waterford Walls could never have grown to what it is today." The Allianz Business to Arts Awards, now in its 27th year, specifically recognises partnerships that bring business and

the arts into mutually beneficial relationships across society. Eleven prizes were awarded this year for creative collaborations across the country. The submitted entries for this year’s awards involved spending of over €13 million in sponsorship.

Pictured (l. to r.): Sean McGrath, Chief Executive, Allianz; Liam Holland, Sales and Marketing Director, Colourtrend Paints; Minister Josepha Madigan, T.D., Minister for Arts, Culture, Heritage and the Gaeltacht; Stephen Davis, Colourtrend Paints; Edel Tobin, Director, Waterford Walls, and Andrew Hetherington, CEO at Business to Arts.

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Pictured at the launch of the campaign in Beechvista Garden Centre Christmas Shop are Dermot Bannon (dermotbannonarchitects.ie) and Bláthnaid Treacy (TV and Radio presenter), both ambassadors for the campaign and Senan McCabe (Person with Cystic Fibrosis, aged 5).

C h r i s t m a s J u m p e r D ay 4 C F – D e ce m b e r 1 4 t h AT LAST, A GOOD REASON TO WEAR YOUR RIDICULOUS LOOKING CHRISTMAS JUMPER TO WORK! WITH Ireland having the highest rates of cystic fibrosis in the world and some of the most severe types of the disease – over 1,300 people are living with cystic fibrosis here currently – Cystic Fibrosis Ireland (CFI) has launched their Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF which takes place on Friday, 14th December. The aim is to raise awareness and funds to help provide support and services for people with cystic fibrosis nationally. These include support grants for people with cystic fibrosis for exercise, transplant assessment, fertility treatment and counselling, as well as research and new healthcare facilities. Are you one of those people who dreads that time or year? You are asked to wear a ridiculous looking Christmas Jumper to work for no good reason. Well this Christmas, Cystic Fibrosis Ireland are providing everyone with a great reason to wear their Christmas Jumper to work with Christmas Jumper 4CF Day, which takes place on Friday, 14th

December. Talk to your employer now and all you need to do is: • Ask you staff or colleagues to wear their Christmas Jumper to work on Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF, Friday, 14th December, in return for a €5 donation to support people with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland • Anyone not wearing a jumper gets a Bah Humbug badge in return for a €10 donation. It is all for a great cause! • Ask your company to if they are willing to match funds raised on the day. • Take lots of photos and share them on Social Media! This novel campaign in Ireland is built around the growing craze of wearing Christmas Jumpers. Love them or hate them, they are here to stay! So are you in the ‘Seasonal Christmas Jumper Club’ or the ‘Bah Humbug Brigade’. Either way, you can support people with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland on Friday, December 14th – Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF! Architect, TV celebrity and Cystic

Fibrosis Ireland ambassador Dermot Bannon, is urging people not to worry about looking ‘red nosed’ and to get their Christmas Jumpers on for Friday, 14th December: “I always look at the bright side of things so am definitely in the ‘Christmas Jumper Club. I love Christmas and was delighted to be asked to put on my Christmas Jumper in September, to kick start this campaign and add a “window” of opportunity for Cystic Fibrosis Ireland. It is so simple and I am a firm believer that the simple ideas are often the best. You probably already have a day that you wear your Christmas Jumper to work, hopefully in December, unless you are a complete Christmas Jumper freak. Why not make Friday, 14th December, Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF in your workplace and bring more light onto a great cause like Cystic Fibrosis Ireland” RTÉ presenter and Cystic Fibrosis Ireland ambassador, Bláthnaid Treacy, is

so ‘Ho Ho Ho happy’ to help ring in Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF: “I think we have all been touched by the hugely moving and courageous stories of people with cystic fibrosis for whom life, and the simple act of breathing, is a constant challenge. It’s hard to believe that we have the highest incidence of cystic fibrosis in the world, and some of the most severe types, but we do. Cystic Fibrosis Ireland, which depends on the public almost entirely to fund its patient support services, needs our support. Through the simple act of wearing a Christmas Jumper on Friday, 14th December, and making a donation of €5, you can make a difference for people with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland. To support Christmas Jumper Day 4 CF and help people with Cystic Fibrosis in Ireland, simply log onto www.cfireland.ie for more details. You can also contact Cystic Fibrosis Ireland on fundraising@cfireland.ie for all enquiries.

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ACKNOWLEDGEMENT † MARTINA HALLEY (nee McGrath) Shanballyanne, Ballymacarbry, and formerly of Villierstown, Cappoquin First Anniversary and Acknowledgement Her husband Michael; son Michael-John; daughters Michelle and Lauren; her mother Mae (nee Murphy); brothers John-Joe and Bobby; sisters Peg Buckley and Nora Crotty; their families and the extended Halley and McGrath families of the late Martina Halley (nee McGrath), wish to thank all those who sympathised with us on our recent sad bereavement. Those who called to our house, sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy, who travelled long distances to be with us. A special thanks to all those who attended the Rosary, removal, Funeral Mass and interment. To our kind relatives, neighbours and good friends who called to our home and helped us during such a difficult time and for their support and kindness. We express our sincere gratitude to all the Doctors, Nurses who cared for Martina, especially the Doctors and Nurses at St. Bridget’s Hospital, Carrick-on-Suir, and St. Joseph’s Hospital, Clonmel, for all their care and kindness that they gave to Martina. To her Home Care team who cared for Martina with such kindness at her home. Sincere thanks to Rev. Fr. G. O’Connor, P.P., who celebrated Martina’s Funeral Mass and was assisted by Rev. Fr. J. Kiely, P.E.; Rev. Fr. C. Kelleher, P.P., and Rev. Fr. G. Desmond, P.P., for their kind words of comfort and support. To Dina Walshe for her beautiful music and singing; to our Sacristan Queenie and gravediggers, thank you. To all who participated in the Funeral Mass, the guards of honour formed by students from the Presentation Secondary School, Clonmel; Fourmilewater Primary School and The Nire and Fourmilewater Juvenile Club. To all who provided refreshments following the funeral, many thanks. To Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, and staff for the professional manner with which they handled all the arrangements and services. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted by all as token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass has been offered for all your intentions. First Anniversary Mass will be offered for Martina in the Church of Assumption, Aglish, on Sunday, 16th September, 2018, at 11.15 a.m.

† BRIDGET KIELY (nee Morrissey) Ballingown, Leamybrien Died: 13th September, 2017 Acknowledgement and First Anniversary As we remember our Mam on her First Anniversary, her son John; daughters Ann, Agnes and Breda; sisters Mary and Phyllis; brother-in-law Tommy; wish to express our deep appreciation to all those who supported and sympathised with us on our extremely sad loss. To all those who attended the Rosary and Requiem Mass; those who sent Mass cards and messages of sympathy. We would like to thank our neighbours, friends and family and especially her nephews Noel and Leo who travelled from the North to be with her on behalf of her sister Mary who could not travel. A special thanks to Dr. Griffin and Dr. McElduff who looked after Mam throughout the years and Kirwan’s Pharmacy, Kilmacthomas. To the gravediggers and Fr. Cooney and Fr. Delaney. We would also like to thank Tom Drohan, Funeral Directors, for their kindness and professionalism which we greatly appreciated. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, we trust that this acknowledgement will be accepted as a token of our appreciation and gratitude. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered up on Friday, 28th September, at 7.30 p.m. in Kilrossanty Church.

† MARGARET (Marjorie) WHELAN 7, Shanbally Tce., Cappoquin, Co. Waterford Acknowledgement and First Anniversary 13th September, 2018 The family of the late Marjorie wish to thank everyone who sympathised with us on our sad loss; to each of you who attended the Rosary, Removal and Funeral Mass; those who travelled long distances, sent Mass cards and letters of sympathy. It was greatly appreciated. A special thanks to our extended family, relatives, neighbours and friends who helped us in so many ways. Many thanks to Rev. Fr. Pat Gear, P.P., and Rev. Fr. Robert Arthure, P.E., who officiated at the Removal and Funeral Services. Thanks to the organist and singers who provided such beautiful music at her Funeral Mass. We sincerely thank Dr. Ben Murphy and Dr. Barry Lordan for the care provided while she lived at home; also the Doctors and Nursing staff at Waterford Regional Hospital. Thanks to the staff at Little Sisters of the Poor Residential Care Home and Killure Nursing Home, Waterford, for providing such loving care to her in the last two years of her life. We also wish to thank Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin, for their kindness and professionalism; also the staff of The Sportsman Inn for providing refreshments and food. Please accept this acknowledgment as an expression of our sincere thanks. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. Anniversary Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, 15th September, at 7.30 p.m. in St. Mary’s Church, Cappoquin. Gone but not forgotten.

PLANNING PERMISSION WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Take notice that we intend to apply to Waterford City and County Council for planning permission to construct 2 extra houses and all ancillary site works on lands at Shanacloon, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. This is an amendment to Pl. Reg. Ref. 16/797 and consists of the removal of 3 permitted houses and the inclusion of 5 new 4 bed dormer style houses, giving a total of 2 new houses to permitted development Pl. Reg. Ref. 16/797. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Authority at Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during it public opening hours {9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. Monday – Friday (excl. public holidays)}. A submission or observation in relation to the application may be made in writing to the Planning Authority on payment of the prescribed fee (€20) within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application, and such submissions or observations will be considered by the Planning Authority in making a decision on the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission. Signed: Cill Rio Ltd. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – Revised Plans/Significant Further Information – Momentum Events Company Ltd. has applied for Planning Permission for development at the former workhouse building and existing industrial sheds adjacent to existing ‘Coach House Café’, Kilmacthomas Workhouse, Union Road, Carraignanonshagh, Kilmacthomas, County Waterford. Note – Kilmacthomas Workhouse is a protected structure (RPS Ref; 122)., - Planning Ref. 18/40. The proposed works include: New single-storey lobby extension to rear of existing Coach House Building with Change of Use of existing 259.16m2 storage / vacant accommodation to Café / Dining / Hospitality use. External modifications to historic North-East Block to include replacement of selected existing windows. External modifications to existing non-historic lean-to sheds to include new windows, rooflights and modified roller shutter door with new paved area to rear. Internal modifications to historic North-East block to include modifications of existing ground floor and first floor windows to eastern façade and part reinstatement of removed upper floor to provide a Gallery’. Internal modifications to non-historic lean-to shed to include construction of partial upper level mezzanine floor and new access stairs to industrial shed, removal of non-historic partitions, construction of 2 no. Dumb Waiter food lifts, new customer toilets and 2 no. serveries to ground floor, ancillary customer toilets, staff facilities/store and servery at first floor level. All proposed building works are within the existing double height workhouse and lean-to industrial unit, excluding the proposed single-storey lobby extension to rear of Coach House Building. In this regard note that Significant Further Information has been furnished to the Planning Authority and is available for inspection or purchase at the offices of the Planning Authority, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.) at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, and that a submission or observation in relation to the Further Information may be made to the Authority in writing and on payment of the prescribed fee (€20.00) not later than 2 weeks after the receipt of the public notices by the Planning Authority (within 5 weeks in the case of an application accompanied by an E.I.S.) by the Authority and no further fee is required where a valid submission or observation has already been made in respect of this planning application. WATERFORD CITY AND COUNTY COUNCIL – I wish to apply to the above Authority for planning permission for renovations and to construct an extension to the rear of existing dwelling at West Street, Tallow, Co. Waterford. Signed Anne Tobin. The planning application may be inspected or purchased at a fee not exceeding the reasonable cost of making a copy, at the offices of the Planning Section, Menapia Building, The Mall, Waterford, during its public opening hours (9.30 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. and 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m.), and that a submission or observation in relation to the application may be made to the Authority in writing on payment of the prescribed fee of €20 within the period of five weeks beginning on the date of receipt by the Authority of the application. The Planning Authority may grant permission subject to or without conditions, or may refuse to grant permission.

NOVENA A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) – O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me therein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This prayer must be published after the favour is granted. A.K. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. B.D. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. J.L. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I have asked for many favours. This time I ask for this special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. M.C. A PRAYER TO THE BLESSED VIRGIN (Never known to fail) – O most beautiful Flower of Mount Carmel, Fruitful Vine, Splendour of Heaven, Blessed Mother of the Son of God, Immaculate Virgin, assist me in this my necessity. O Star of the Sea help me and show me therein you are my mother. O Holy Mary, Mother of God, Queen of Heaven and Earth, I humbly beseech you from the bottom of my heart to succour me in this necessity; there are none that can withstand your power. O show me herein you are my Mother. O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to Thee (3 times). Holy Mother I place this cause in your hands (3 times). Holy Spirit you who solve all problems, light all roads so that I can attain my goal, you who gave me the divine gift to forgive and forget all evil against me and that in all instances of my life you are with me. I want in this short prayer to thank you for all things as you confirm once again that I never want to be separated from You in eternal glory. Thank You for Your mercy towards me and mine. The person must say this prayer three consecutive days. After three days the request will be granted. This (28-9) prayer must be published after the favour is granted. THE MIRACULOUS PRAYER – Dear Heart of Jesus, in the past I’ve asked for many favours. This time I ask you this very special one (mention favour). Take it, Dear Heart of Jesus, and place it within your own broken heart where your Father sees it. Then, in his merciful eyes, it will become your favour, not mine. Amen. (Say this prayer for 3 days, promise publication, and favour will be granted). Never known to fail. (28-9)

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The Fresh Food Courtyard – more than just a Butcher’s! Unique retail concept brings top quality Irish meats and fresh, local produce under one roof T HE Fresh Food Courtyard has been opened for just nine months at Unit 1A, The Bridge, Dungarvan, but in that time it has gone from strength-to-strength, providing the people of Dungarvan and further afield with a variety of top quality meats, as well as fresh, local produce and a place to relax with a cuppa while doing your shopping. “We are a foodcourt, rather than just a butchers,” proprietor and Portlaw native, Jimmy Burrows explained. He has created something different that Dungarvan hasn’t had before - a unique customer experience all under one roof, which sets it apart from the rest. “I felt Dungarvan needed something more – so I wanted to create a different concept for the customer,” he said. Jimmy has worked for over 30 years in the butcher industry, before going on to start his own business in the unique Fresh Food Courtyard Butchers and Delicatessen, “I felt Dungarvan didn’t have this and it would compliment the town. Dungarvan is now associated with good quality food and is renowned for its fantastic range of restaurants and cafes,” Jimmy said. “So, everything we do at The Fresh Food Courtyard is freshly made in store and we also stock a fine range of local produce and products. We use the best of ingredients in everything we make, from our own ready to eat meals, homemade salads, breads, cooked meats etc. –

so customers can be assured they are getting top quality Irish home-cooking.” When customers shop at The Fresh Food Courtyard, they can be assured they are supporting Irish and local, because the huge product range in store includes food and produce from many businesses around County Waterford, such as jam, honey, bread, eggs and cheese. All our meats, which are sourced from Bord Bia approved plants, are prepared by our team of qualified butchers in store. Jimmy said: “What makes Fresh Food Courtyard different is we prepare all our products freshly each day, such as our stirfries, meatballs, burgers, pastries, pies, etc.” The Fresh Food Courtyard also has a frozen food section, with a wide range of goujon, party food and frozen desserts. The delicatessen counter has plenty of healthy fresh food options, including salads, wraps, sandwiches, toasties, paninis, ready meals, soups and quiches. Pop in and check out their lunchtime offers to suit all pockets, including students. They also have a wide range of healthy and convenient ready-to-eat meals, freshly made each day in their kitchen, such as homemade shepherds pie, spaghetti bolognese, lasagne, hotpot, chicken curry, turkey and ham, roast beef, turkey dinners. This range is suitable for

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busy families who are constantly on the go and it is also ideal for those living alone. A bright, spacious seating area means customers can meet up with their family and friends and relax with a cuppa and a freshly baked scone, or enjoy a soup and roll or toastie. OUTSIDE CATERING AND PARTIES The Fresh Food Courtyard can provide outside catering for your celebration event or party - so whether its Communions, Confirmations, birthdays, Christmas and New Year celebrations, anniversaries and other special occasions, check out the delicious range of party food available, from finger food, soups, sandwiches and platters, to cooked meats, homemade salads, oven ready dishes, and a BBQ menu. SAVINGS CLUB CARD The Fresh Food Courtyard has now launched its Savings Club Card. Customers can use the card to save regularly - a great way to have your meat bought in time for Christmas and take some of the pressure off. Call in to the store for more details and get a free coffee and free entry into the Christmas Hamper Draw when you join. The Fresh Food Courtyard is based at Unit 1A, The Bridge, Dungarvan (directly across the plaza car park from Starbucks). Tel: 058-75830; or email: info@freshfoodcourtyard.ie You can also find them on Facebook.

The great taste of Irish Chicken for 243 years MANOR FARM, SHERCOCK, CO. CAVAN. TELEPHONE: 042 9691100 EMAIL: L: info@manorfarm.ie

BEST WISHES TO JIMMY & PAULA BURROWS AND ALL HIS STAFF AT THE FRESH FOOD COURTYARD LIMITED

Best Wishes to Jimmy & Paula Burrows and all his staff at the Fresh Food Courtyard Limited

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WE ARE HERE! The Fresh Food Courtyard is based at Unit 1A, The Bridge, Dungarvan (directly across the plaza car park from Starbucks). Tel: 058-75830; or email: info@freshfoodcourtyard.ie You can also find them on Facebook.

COUNTY NEWS Kilmacthomas competing in Bank of Ireland National Enterprise Town Awards 2018 Search is on for the most enterprising towns in Ireland BANK of Ireland’s national competition to find the country’s most enterprising town is underway, with nearly 100 entries from the City Council and County Council local authority areas vying to be crowned Bank of Ireland’s National Enterprise Town Winner 2018. The Awards recognise and reward towns where businesses and the community have come together to showcase the spirit of enterprise in their local area. In Waterford, Kilmacthomas is competing in various regional and national categories. With a total prize fund of €157,000, the overall winner will receive a cash prize of €33,000. This year’s Awards also feature a new Rising Star category with €20,000 cash being awarded to a town/urban

area/village that has a specific project which fosters social/artistic/creative/technological or enterprising interactions. Working with local authorities and their Local Enterprise Offices, business groups and communities nationwide will showcase the spirit of enterprise to a panel of judges from late August through to early October. The winners will be announced at an awards ceremony at the end of November. Pamela Pim, Bank of Ireland, Head of County Waterford said; “SMEs, Startups and community organisations are the backbone of the local economy and a significant driver of the country’s success and spirit. Local business owners and community groups want to see their town doing

well, and there is nothing like a bit of healthy competition to motivate people to put their best foot forward. I am excited to see such a strong entry from Waterford and know they will do the entire county proud. “As the country’s largest lender, with a presence in over 250 communities nationwide, Bank of Ireland is committed to supporting customers in achieving their business and community ambitions. Every day we are witnessing the incredible enterprising efforts being made by businesses and community groups working together with their local council and state agencies. We are delighted to be providing a platform to showcase some of the very best from around the country.”

Pictured at Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford are judges John Fitzgerald, Eddie Sheehy and Thomas Diskin with Jennifer Hickey and Pamela Pimm of Bank of Ireland. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at St. Declan’s Community College.

[Patrick Browne]

Pictured at St. Declan’s Community College are students Clodagh Purcell and Jennifer Barry of TY hoodies with Judges John Fitzgerald, Eddie Sheehy and Thomas Diskin and Jennifer Hickey and Pamela Pimm of Bank of Ireland. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured on the Greenway at Kilmacthomas, Co. Waterford are judges John Fitzgerald, Eddie Sheehy and Thomas Diskin with Jennifer Hickey and Pamela Pimm of Bank of Ireland and Martin Morris and Susan Phelan of Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group, Bridget Michell teacher and BrÌd Kirby LEO Waterford. [Patrick Browne]

Pictured at St. Declan’s Community College are students Paul Allen and Roisin Dunphy with Jennifer Hickey of Bank [Patrick Browne] of Ireland and judge Thomas Diskin.

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NEWSREEL … Anxious or Depressed?

COME to our Support Group Meeting in Dungarvan.Venue: Deise Day Care, Dungarvan, Community Centre, Mitchel Street. Date: Every Tuesday at 7.30 p.m. Helpline: 1800 804 848. You are not alone! Please note change in time.

Orlaith Hamersley, Breda Colfer, Serenella Capelli, Senator Grace O'Sullivan and John Foley at the official opening of the "Waterford Coast Reflections" exhibition by Deise Camera Club on 1st September in The Copper Coast Geopark Visitor Centre, Bunmahon. [Sean Fitzsimons] Brownstown Pillars.

The Barony of Gaultier Historical Society “FREE TRADERS” SMUGGLING IN IRELAND 1750 - 1850 THE first of the Barony Of Gaultier Historical Society’s Autumn series of lectures will be held on Wednesday, 19th September, in the Riverside Cottage on the Dunmore Road. The Speaker is James Doherty a well known historian. James will speak on the subject of “Free Traders” smuggling in Ireland 1750 – 1850. The lecture has a starting time of 8.00 p.m. and admission is €5 and Society members are free.

All-Ireland Scrabble tournament

BONMAHON COPPER COAST GEOPARK VISITOR CENTRE The 11th Copper Coast Flower Show will take place this weekend, Saturday, 15th and Sunday 16th. We are pleased to announce that Katherine Walsh from Léine medieval crafters will be at the Flower Show both afternoons demonstrating medieval skills from Léine's impressive replica Viking tent (weather dependant).

THE All-Ireland Scrabble Tournament (14 games) will be held in The Woodlands Hotel, Dunmore Road, Waterford, on Saturday 15th and Sunday, 16th September. There will also be a 4-game mini-tournament on the afternoon of Sunday 16th for anyone who would like to see a tournament in action and try their hand at a few games. For further details see www.irishscrabble.org or ring Jennie on 087 6868410.

Charity Concert not to be missed! CLARA Mannion will be hosting a night of fantastic entertainment by local and national performers. All proceeds will be donated to the wonderful Charity ACT for Meningitis. Please everyone come and support!

Brewery Lane Theatre ON Culture Night 21st September. Film for children will be shown at 6.00 p.m. - Author and Poet, Jack Ryan left Carrick aged 14 years for England. Jack will give a talk about his fascinating and varied life from his first job as a bell-boy in a hotel to his retirement as University Lecturer and return to Carrick forty years later. Talk commences at 8.00 p.m.Youth folk group Aibreán will perform at 9.00 p.m. Admission Free. On 28th September - Concert to raise funds for Defibrillator for Faugheen/Ahenny area. Hosted by Sabine Eggers the line up includes local performers from Musical Society, and popular performers and musicians from the Carrick area. Admission €12. Refreshments. Concert commences at 8.15 p.m.

Music Classes in Ballyduff AWARD winning fiddler, Sarah O’Gorman who will be teaching fiddle in Ballyduff this year. For more details on this class and for banjo, accordion and flute classes, please ring (087) 6878613.

Ballinroad ICA BALLINROAD ICA resume their monthly meetings tonight Wednesday at 8.00 p.m. in Ballinroad Hall. Looking forward to meeting old and new members.

Delicious tasty treats will be served in the Copper Coast Cafe. Please note entries for the Flower Show must be registered by phone, email, post or in person by Thursday 13th September. All exhibits (including home produce) must be handed in Friday September 14th from 5.00 p.m. - 7.00 p.m. For enquiries and entry forms contact Breda on 087-2392625, bredacolfer@eircom.net Senator Grace O'Sullivan per-

formed the official opening of the "Waterford Coast Reflections" exhibition by Deise Camera Club last Saturday, the beautiful photographs will be on on exhibit in the café for the month of September. The collection of photographs focuses on Waterford's Coast with special emphasis on the Copper Coast. The centre and the café are open from 11.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Thursday to Monday, as an

extra bonus entry to the Mining Heritage Exhibition is FREE in September! www.coppercoastgeopark.com BONMAHON COMMUNITY SOCIETY The numbers drawn recently were 1, 15, 17 and 20.We had no Jackpot or match 3 winners. Our 2 lucky dip winners who receive €50 each were Pa Queally and Maureen Kavanagh. The next Jackpot up for grabs stands at €11,400.

Day Memorial Swim. To kick off this fundraising initiative, the group has decided to run a Village Fete on the grounds of Annestown House this Sunday, September 16th from 1.30 pm to 5 pm. Everyone is welcome. Come along and see the beautiful grounds of the house, the house itself and the refurbished stables. Have a burger or a pizza and take part in some traditional village fair games along with some other fun activities.There will be something for everybody there, so don't miss it! THEATRE PERFORMANCE CLASSES It’s that time of year again. Classes recommence in The Gealach Gorm Theatre this coming Monday, September 17th as follows: 6.15 pm to 7 pm for children aged 6 to 9 years. 7 pm to 8 pm for children ages 10 to 12 and for our Teenage Group. Classes are held in a real live theatre and help children build confidence while having fun. For more information contact 086 8569358. DANCE TIME Join us for weekly dancing in Kill Community Centre starting on October 1st with live music

provided by Liam Mannering and Maria for the first one. Dances will take place every Monday night from 9.30 pm to 12.15 am. Refreshments are served every week and we will have great social dance bands each week. For more information, please contact Cheryl on 087 4358054. ST. MARY'S JUVENILE CLUB U-6/7/8s outdoor training for children born in 2010/11/12 have now re-commenced and will take place every Saturday from 10 am to 11 am at Kill GAA pitch. Please bring hurls, helmet, shin guards, mouth guards and water. New members are always welcome. Mouth guards are on sale in Happy Days shop. Please contact Grace at 086 3289212 for further information. OLD CLOTHES COLLECTION The first unwanted clothes collection for this school year will be held on Friday, September 28th before 10 am at Kill National School. Please bag up those outgrown summer clothes, shoes, bags, belts, bedlinen, curtains and soft toys. Any problem with storage or if you need collection, please contact Grace at 086 3289212.

KILL LESLIE DOWDALL & LUAN PARLE DOUBLE BILL We are delighted to announce that two of Ireland's finest females are coming to The Gealach Gorm Theatre on Saturday, September 29th to showcase their song writing and performing talents in an intimate setting. Front-woman of legendary Irish band In Tua Nua, Leslie Dowdall's solo career began in earnest with the release of her first album in 1997, the artfully entitled 'No Guilt, No Guile'. The album won high praise for the creativity, vision and the soulful vocals and included hit single 'Wonderful Thing', among other highlights. Meteor and Tatler Award winner Luan Parle's top 10 hit single 'Ghost' spent 3 months in the Irish Charts and was one of the most played songs on radio that year. Having signed her first record deal at just 12 years of age, Parle has written and recorded with some of the world’s most successful Grammy winning songwriters & producers Leslie & Luan will perform solo sets while also collaborating to bring you an eclectic and exciting mix for what promises

to be a very special night of music and a rare opportunity to see both these performers together. This is a rare opportunity to see two such talented performers on the same stage.Tickets are €15 at door. Avail of the early bird option of €12 if tickets are booked and paid for by Friday, September 28th. Call or text 086 8569358 to book. GUITAR LESSONS Beginner guitar lessons have now commenced in Kill Community Centre and continue on every Saturday from 10.30 a.m.The course fee for a 5 week term is €45 and no prior knowledge is required. For more information or to book your place, please contact Michael on 087 9050190. 35th COPPER COAST SCOUT GROUP The Copper Coast Scout Group is embarking on a very exciting new venture. It involves building a scout den at Ballyscanlon lake that will ensure the group has a home for the future and that the group can continue to serve the youth in the community for a long time to come. In July, the group were nominated as beneficiaries for the 2018 Michael Power Christmas

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KILROSSANTY HALL Hall meeting this Wednesday night at 9.00 p.m. COLLECTION Church gate collection this weekend for the upkeep of the hall at both Churches. THANKS Thanks to all who contributed to the collection last week end for Cancer. SYMPATHY Deepest sympathy is extended to Jackie Tobin, Boolattin, on the death of her father Maurice Walsh of Abbeyside which occurred last week. Sympathy also to his immediate family on their sad loss. Burial took place in St. Mary’s Cemetary Dungarvan. May he rest in peace. CLERGY COLLECTION Clergy collection this weekend. There is an envelope for this collection in your packet of envelopes. I.C.A. The Guild held their monthly meeting last Monday night in the hall. It was great to see a big crowd at this meeting including two new members. Our guest speaker was John Young from Dungarvan who spoke on the history of Dungarvan and brought along some photos of

days goneby and also items which were used years ago on ships etc. Raffle winners were Peggy Cotter and Margaret Cassidy.There may be First Aid classes starting in the hall shortly. Federation meeting in Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday, 29th September at 2.30 p.m. Sympathy was passed to the Behan family, Coumahon, on the death of Joan Behan, R.I.P. WHIST Kay Mullaney, Margaret Riordan, Peggy Sullivan, Kay Veale, Mary Power, Agnes Thomas, Breda Galvin, Mary Kirwan, Mary O’Donnell. Raffle - Kay Veale, Agnes Thomas and Mary Kirwan. A vote of sympathy was expressed to the Behan family, Coumahon on the death of Joan Behan, R.I.P. Next Whist on Friday, 14th September at 8 o’clock. New members welcome. HOSPICE COFFEE MORNING. Hospice Coffee Morning and Cake Sale will be held on 23rd September at 11 o’clock in Kilrossanty hall. Plenty of cakes and lovely raffle prizes. Please support this worthy cause.

KILMAC TRACTOR RUN You are invited to a Tractor, Bike and Car run on Sunday, 16th September at 1.00 p.m. at Lenihan's of Newtown, all makes and models welcome. Entertainment by the popular DJ Tyrone, refreshments served and a monster raffle with valuable prizes will take place. All proceeds will go to Crumlin Children’s Hospital, Dublin. Please support a great day is assured. For further information contact Dermot on 087-7168412 or Marie on 087-6112386 COFFEE MORNING You are invited to a Coffee Morning in aid of Hospice in Jenny Kirwan's Pharmacy on Thursday, 20th September 10.00 a.m. to 12.00 noon. All monies raised will stay locally.Your support will be much appreciated. KILMACTHOMAS SOCIAL ENTERPRISE GROUP AGM The Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group will hold their AGM on Monday, 17th September at 8.00 p.m. in The Rainbow Community Hall, Kilmacthomas. All are welcome. You can keep in touch with the group at either Facebook@Kilmacthomas Social Enterprise Group, Twitter @kilmacthomasseg, Instragram @Kilmacthomas_seg or email: kilmacthomasseg@gmail.com. DAY CENTRE Kilmacthomas Day Centre open every Tuesday and Wednesday mornings for senior members of our community. We invite all men and women young of heart to come along and enjoy the company and chat. Tea, coffee, scones and lunch provided. All are very welcome. BRIDGE LESSONS Bridge lessons for beginners, a

series of lessons for beginners will start in Kilmacthomas on Thursday, September 13th and will run for eight weeks.These lessons are given by a highly experienced Master Player. Should you wish to participate, please contact Bridget on 087-1239240. ENGAGEMENT Many congratulations to Emma Galvin and Peter Phelan on announcing their engagement at the weekend. We wish them both every happiness for the future. LOTTO Following are the results for the Kilmacthomas AFC Lotto draw on Saturday, 8th September. Letters drawn were A, J, R and X. No Jackpot winner. Five winners of €20 each to Ann Power, c/o PPI, Pat Kiersey, Currabaha, Eddie Foley, Kilmac, Natalie Brown, Rathmeaden and Ben Long Power, Kilmac. next weeks jackpot €1200, be in to win. WHIST Ballylaneen Whist Club results for Monday 3rd September, Eileen Power, Alice Walsh, Nicola Carroll, Rosie Power, Breda Galvin, Linda Dempsey, Mary B. Bowdren, Agnes Thomas, Mary Walsh and Hannah McGrath. Raffle winners Monica Gough, Sheila Morrissey, Mary B. Bowdren and Agnes Thomas. SURPRISE ‘GET TOGETHER FOR CARRIE AND ELLIS Kierseys, Kilmacthomas was the venue for a surprise 'get together' arranged by friends of Carrie & Ellis. Musicians, singers and joke tellers were in abundance accompanied by lots of laughter....which as usual included the 'BICYCLE SHED'! A great supper was enjoyed by all. Thank you everyone who turned up to make this a special evening.

Active Retirement – From left to right: Joan Corry, Betty Kett, Pauline Kavanagh, Brian Corry, Eileen Browne, Agnes Collins, Mary Daye Guiry, members of Tay and Mahon Valley ARA on visit to Stradbally Cove last May. Regrettably Betty is no longer with us (RIP). It was a beautiful sunny day, everybody was so happy. After our summer break Tay and Mahon Active Retirement group will return to Barron Hall on Monday, 17th September, 2.00 p.m. to 4.00 p.m. The committee has put a programme together for the next few months, it is very flexible and open to other suggestions, if it’s exercise, singing, dancing, quiz or just a chat and cup of tea with your friends, new and old, you are more than welcome to call along. (photo courtesy of Tom Hickey). Any queries to Tom 087-9386209 or brianjcorry@yahoo.ie

STRADBALLY STRADBALLY MARKET The producers who run the Stradbally Market each Saturday morning at the Cove Bar plan to hold an end of Summer Gathering at the Cove Bar on Saturday night, 15th September. There will be music by ‘Nuala and Friend’ and a raffle. There is an open invitation to everyone to come along and meet all the local producers and craft people and it is all free. Don’t forget the Market will run as usual the morning of Saturday, 15th September at 10.30 a.m. with all the usual homebaking and fresh produce. BARRON HAL There are still a few places available for Breda's Acupuncture & Guided Meditation on Tuesday, 18th September from 7.30 p.m. - 9.00 p.m. If you'd like a complete mind and body experience, she'll be teaming up with Isobel for a joint

Acupuncture & Yoga session on Sunday, 23rd September from 10.00 a.m. - 1.00 p.m. Ring Breda on 087-9514584 to book a place for either event. Pilates classes continue on Mondays 7.30 p.m. - 8.30 p.m. on a pay-as-you-go basis. Ring Ger on 087-2259475 with any questions. For a more continuous programme of Yoga, Peg will be starting her classes on Thursday, 20th September for 8 weeks. Classes run 7.00 p.m. - 8.00 p.m. and are for beginners and improvers. Booking is essential, you can ring her on 0863027927. The Stagecoach returns on Wednesday, 19th September. Classes start from 2.30 p.m. for all ages: this year she'll be running a class on Saturdays for children with Special Needs from 5.00 p.m. - 6.00 p.m. Contact Martine on 0879609614 for details.

Jennie Leahy pictured with Rugby Legend Shane Byrne after she performed at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, [Dan McGrath] Dungarvan on Saturday night.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

ARDMORE ARDMORE TIDY TOWNS HEALING, HISTORIC & HOLY WELLS OF WATERFORD We had a great evening at a packed Round Tower Hotel on Saturday evening when local historian, Liam Ó Suipéal, ‘did the honours’ at the launch of Olive Keane’s delightful book ‘Healing, Historic & Holy Wells of Waterford. Illustrated with some brilliant photographs, this labour of love by Olive will serve as an important part of the history, heritage and folklore of our area for generations to come. Olive came to teach at Grange N.S. in the late seventies and was later appointed Vice Principal at Ardmore National School. She always had an avid interest in our native language, music and folklore and she has been researching these local wells in the parishes and country sides of the county for the best part of 10 years now. So it’s great to see the finished article published in such a professional publication. This book is a must for any home that wishes to preserve our history and heritage. Mind you, browsing through it one gets the sense that there’s more to come as Olive invites readers and locals to share more stories & tales of the listed wells and even of wells not listed of which she would like to learn more. The book is available at Reader’s Choice in Dungarvan & The Pottery Shop in Ardmore or can be ordered direct from Olive on olivekeane.ok@gmail.com SPLIT THE POT Congratulations to Michelle O’Neill on winning half the pot in our draw on Wednesday night in the Round Tower Hotel. Michelle won €264 and The Ardmore National School Parents Association received €264.

Don't forget to get your envelope in Ardmore before this week’s draw, simply put €2 in the envelope and write your name and phone number on it and leave with any of the participating businesses in the village. Thank you all for your continued support and thanks to all the businesses who sell and keep the envelopes for us. BEREAVED We offer our sincere sympathy to Declan Foley, son of Paddy & Mary Foley, and to all the Foley family following the death of his young wife Lynn, following a long illness. Ar dheis Dé go raibh sí. PROGRESSIVE 45 AT KEEVERS Once again we had a 2 way tie at the top last week, Willie & Brian Keane were there again this time with Anne Hally & Terri McGrath. 3rd was shared between Peggy Keevers & Marie Stilwell and Tommy Power & Michael O’Reilly & Pat & Mary Prendergast. And again in a repeat of last week Anne & Michael Keane were best of the last 5 and John Cronin & James Flavin won the last game. ROUND TOWER HOTEL POKER The big two out of the top money again this week though Jerome Curran did just about make the final and remain in what is now an unassailable lead at the head of affairs. We held Redmond Foley in the duffers stake, won by Liam Cashman with Jason Lenane 2nd in that. James Bryan won the final which now puts him within 29 points and striking distance of second placed Redmond with only three nights remaining. Fr. Finbarr Lucey was 2nd and Catherine Mansfield 3rd. Other than the leading three

the rest of us don’t count in the league! MUNSTER RUGBY There has always a good following for Munster Rugby in Ardmore and this was heightened when Seamus Keating was excelling in the sport before nailing his colours to the Waterford and Ardmore hurling cause. Now again interest is on the increase with young Thomas Aherne gaining a place in the Munster Academy. Thomas was an outstanding young hurler & footballer at underage with Ardmore and also excelled at athletics before concentrating on Rugby where he has already achieved international underage recognition. Having just finished his Leaving Cert he has now gone to college at UL and will intensify his rugby training there. All Ardmore wish him every success. SWALLOWS AWAY Last Wednesday morning just after dawn I was fascinated by the antics of a large gathering of swallows in the Monea area. There may have been up to 200 of them dancing and frolicking around the electric wires and darting to and fro. I assumed preparing to migrate and sure enough not a sign of them since, although I did see one straggler this morning (Sunday). Right on cue just before the weather broke they decided lets get out out of here – see ye next summer. CONTACT While we are primarily Tidy Towns Notes we are always happy to include items of interest from other local organisations and groups.You can do so preferably by emailing wjhartymail.com or by text to 086-8785222. My deadline is Saturday night.

11th Waterford (Dungarvan) Scout Group BEAVER SECTION NOTES This Summer the beavers had two camps in Melleray. One was our annual camp, we camped up in the field a great day of activities were enjoyed by all. We did crate stacking where a lot of our beavers overcame their fear of heights We also did the zipwire the ventures and scouts from Dungarvan were crewing and came to join us for free time. There was a campfire which was run by one of our Ventures (Sam) who was a great hit,

erchiefs from each other but they were worn as tails so a great deal of manoeuvring and speed was

John did the cooking with the aid of two Beavers Jack and Jake and it was very tasty, lovely burgers, chicken, and baked potatoes. The next morning, we went on a short hike and had breakfast, yummy french toast and bacon what a Breakfast. We had very tired beavers that were collected by their parents This was followed a few weeks later by the County Beaver camp which was also held in Melleray. Lots of bases to enjoy such as human fuze ball, hopper balls, obstacle course, etc. that evening we were treated to a show of live birds of prey and I (Annmarie)

got to hold an eagle. It was a great Summer, lots of fun and happy faces just what Scouting is about. At our first meeting back, our group leader, presented 3 of our Beavers with their chief scout award and badge. Very well done boys, we are all so proud of your achievement. A lot of hard work all year went into getting this award. they had 5 projects to do, work on their adventure skills, attend an international event for which we went to jamboree where they spoke to Canadian scout and do a 10k hike, again very well done

BEAVERS 11th Waterford – Recently at our meeting, our group leader presented Jack McGrath, Jake Cashman and Aaron Foran with their Chief Scout Award and Badge. Very well done boys, we are all so proud of your achievement. A lot of hard work all year went into getting this award. They had five projects to do, work on their adventure skills, attend an international event for which we went to Jamboree, where they spoke to Canadian Scouts and do a 10k hike. Again very well done.

Abbeyside (4th Waterford) Scouts AFTER a long, hot summer, we were back to our usual routine. It was great to catch up with everyone again and get all the news. There was a lot of talk about our fantastic annual camp in Portugal. Oh! those sunny days!!! After the prayer and subs, we welcomed those who have come up from Cubs and new entrants. We had a chat about Scouting and what it entails. Then, we got down to work on the Pioneering Badge. No rest for those at the 4th! We hope to have reached Level 4/5 by Hallowe’en so the evening was spent practicing ‘Tradition Square Lashings’, firstly with 2 poles and then the groups teamed up to make them with 4 poles. We will be building on this knowledge week by week. We then had a great game where people had to steal neck-

required to win! Reminder, full uniform every week from now on.

Beavers Annual Camp at Melleray.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

LISMORE Lismore Tidy Towns AN interesting press release appeared in the national newspapers on Wednesday, 28th August from a research team based in the Department of Life Sciences at Imperial College London.The researchers wanted to find out if bees could detect the neonicotinoids pesticide in food available and if they could eventually learn to avoid them by feeding on uncontaminated food. The study showed that bees can develop a taste for pesticide laced food similar to nicotine addiction in smokers. In the research study a team of British researchers offered bumblebees a choice of two sugar solutions, one of which was laced with neonicotinoids pesticides and the other without. They found that over time the bees increasingly preferred feeders containing the pesticide flavoured sugar. Seemingly neonicotinoids target nerve receptors in insects that are similar to receptors targeted by nicotine in mammals.

Controversial neonicotinoid pesticides are chemically similar to nicotine the addictive compound in tobacco. The researchers stated that further studies need to be conducted to understand the mechanism behind why bees acquire this preference. It is important to know that the European Union recently introduced a ban on the use of neonicotinoid pesticides. The chairperson of Lismore Tidy Towns Mr. Willie Henry wishes to extends the group’s sympathy to the family of Mrs. Eileen Pollard, Parks Road, Lismore who died recently. The late Eileen was actively involved with Tidy Towns in Lismore since the 1980’s until she retired from the work. Eileen also acted as secretary and assistant secretary for a number of years. May she rest in peace. ECO TIP OF THE WEEK VINE WEEVIL? The vine weevil is an insect

that feeds on a wide range of decorative plants especially pot grown varieties.You will know if you have got vine weevil if plant leaves look like they have been nibbled at the edges. At this time of year adult bus and grubs are both about but its the grubs you need to worry about the mostand this is because the adults will soon die off while the grubs continue to feed on plants throughout the Winter. So what can you do to control it? Inspect pot plants regularly and physically remove adult weevils which will help to prevent eggs from being laid on the plant. Shake plants over an upturned umbrella or a sheet of newspaper to collect and remove weevils Encourage the following to live in your garden - birds, frogs, hedgehogs who will eat the adult vine weevils and grubs Add a bird bath and feeder containing wild bird seed, keep it topped up to attract more birds to your garden space.

Music Classes in Ballyduff Award winning fiddler, Sarah O'Gorman will be teaching fiddle in Ballyduff this year. For more details on this class and for banjo, accordion and flute classes, please ring (087) 6878613.

BALLYDUFF UPPER Brightening up a recent grey day in Lismore are the striking red begonias planted at the circular bed at the North Mall, Lismore.

Parish of Lismore and Ballysaggart THE Parish is the local Church. The life of the Parish is the collective responsibilty of all who in some way identify with the Church that meet either in St. Carthage's Church or in St. Mary's. I tried to draw attention to Jesus' sense of ‘Divine Justice’, the willingness to meet people not in terms of what they deserve but in terms of need. Jesus lived that spirit to the very last. His death on the Cross expressed his uncompromising committment to that spirit of Divine Justice. Parents who in their belief in Jesus wish to see their children celebrate First Reconciliation, First Eucharist or Confirmation will live that ‘Divine Justice’ by engaging in handing on their experience of Divine Justice to their children. Talk to the children about their needs. In the beginning the children will not be very clear on their needs but talk it over gently with the child. Talk about their own needs as adults.This dialogue will be very profitable to both young and old. If you had been at our First

Eucharist you may recall how the children talked that big people should not do violence.The limited lived experience of the child has to be the platform for naming God's loving presence. Who we are can be known by the relationships or the lack of same in our lives. Our God is Trinity, or the Most Blessed Trinity. In teaching the child to make the Sign of the Cross properly you can hint at your grasp of the Trinity, beginning from your understanding of being a person. MASS TIMETABLE Weekday Mass at 10.00 a.m. Saturday, 15th September - Vigil Mass in Lismore at 6.15 p.m. Sunday, 16th September - Morning Mass in Ballysaggart at 9.30 a.m. Sunday Mass in Lismore at 11.00 a.m. PRO(E) Pastoral Council Parish Radio Link 103.9FM

PARENT & TODDLER GROUP Remember that Parent & Toddler returns this Friday, 7th September with the regular weekly slot of 9.30 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in the Carnegie Centre. Parents, grandparents and childminders are very welcome for a cuppa and a chat. The usual €2 each week will apply. It’d be great to see you there! WALKING CLUB The next walk will take place from Glendine Church at 1.00

p.m. on Sunday, September 16th. New members are always welcome. STEP IT OUT! The monthly Social Dancing is back on 22nd September next in St. Michael’s Hall from 9.00 p.m. Music will be provided by the one and only Mr. Dave Rea. Refreshments on the night and all are welcome! GOOD LUCK! The Best of Luck to the Senior Hurling Team taking on An Rinn on Friday, 14th

September next at Fraher Field. See GAA notes for more. NEWS FOR INCLUSION Thank you to all who contributed this week. To keep this notice page topical everyone’s help is needed. If you have any photos, announcements, congratulations or condolences and stories you would like to be included, please contact Denise at ballyduffuppernews@gmail.com, or 087-2273737 by Sunday night each week.

BALLYSAGGART COMMUNITY COUNCIL 45 CARDS RESULTS Delia Cashell and Padraig Murphy, Helen Morrissey and Eddie Sheehen. Lucky Tables: Viv and Phil, Dan Howard and Fionuala Hynes, Pat Kirby and Kathleen Coleman. Tickets: Joan Hannon, Mike Fennessy x 2, Dan Howard, Eddie Sheehan and Finbarr Higgins.

CONDOLENCES The Ballysaggart Community extends its deepest sympathies to the family of Nora Hale, Ballysaggart and Ballyporeen who died recently. May she rest in peace. SOCIAL DANCE Tea Dance next Friday night, September 21st from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 a.m. in the Community Centre.

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BALLINAMEELA CURRENT EVENTS ON IN THE HALL AND LOCAL COMMUNITY

By Donal Buckley

A Little Learning INNISHANNON native Alice Taylor wrote a book entitled "To School Through The Fields". It is a collection of stories about life in an Irish rural area, as seen through the eyes of a child growing up in the 50's and 60's.To those of us who are of a certain age, it is full of nostalgia and bittersweet memories. The short essays have titles like; "A Child’s Nest", "Preparing For The Stations", "Tea In The Meadow" and "Going To Ballybunion".They are as charming and evocative as they sound. It’s not too long ago when children walked to school, sometimes through fields. Sometimes they strolled down overgrown boreen's or tiptoed, shoe-less, across streams. Some fields had to be avoided because of a "bad" bull who might charge you (though most of them allowed you free passage).The walk home from school usually took a lot longer. There was exploration to be done. Important phenomenon like frog spawn had to be located.There were fish to be caught with an old volleyball net (or so I'm led to believe!!) and different crops of blackberries needed quality control testing. Almost as much of our education was gleaned from the journey to and from school as from the lessons themselves. There was an interaction with the world around us. That's not to say we enjoyed school itself. It was repetitive and boring and most pupils spent their time drawing endless armies on the inside of their copybook covers. Even today, with more engagement by teachers, education is geared towards fulfilling a syllabus rather than fulfilling a students capabilities. Main stream education is a 'one size fits all' situation. Different abilities and strengths are not catered for, at least not in the majority of schools. Basically, it’s that old philosophical question. If all animals are assessed on their ability to climb a tree, does that make a fish stupid? On its own, organised mainstream education is adequate for some basic skills. Originally the idea was to populate the factories of the industrial revolution with competent drones. As long as they could write their names, read their instructions and add up the amount of money they were making for their employers, all was good. Individuality was suppressed and initiative was not encouraged. Now, with an increasingly diverse economy and fresh, interesting ideas at a premium, the traditional education system is inadequate. The fear is that we are producing people who know more and more about less and less. The only way education works is if learning is the outcome. Pupils have to be engaged in the process. Their curiosity must be piqued and there has to be a purpose to the subjects other than passing standardised exams. Creativity and uniqueness must be encouraged, nurtured and applauded. That's not to say standard education is not good. It is good but it could be so much greater. Reading, writing and arithmetic are basic abilities and an absolute necessity in this world. But they should only be the foundation for the sciences, arts and humanities which are the basics of civilisation. Any civilised culture must move forward towards a more eclectic knowledge of diverse subjects, otherwise it stagnates and dies. The future can be bright but there are many more colours than orange. Let’s make humanity great again. Ballinameela Creatives has never been just Ballinameela. We are a diverse group from all walks of life, age groups and points of the compass. Our abilities and talents, such as they are, are a mixed bag in various stages of development. And all the better for it. Educationalist, Sir Ken Robinson, said," The problem for most of us isn't that we aim too high and fail-it’s just the opposite-we aim too low and succeed."

BALLINAMEELA COMMUNITY CENTRE ANNUAL FUNDRAISER Tickets are now on sale for 'Mr & Mrs', this year’s Annual Fundraiser for the Community Centre, which takes place on Friday 19th October in the Park Hotel. To secure your tickets for this fantastic event please call/text 087-2879429 after 7.00 p.m. Tickets can also be purchased from any of the committee members. Anyone following us on Facebook will have seen some updates about the couples participating on the night, so please keep an eye as we will be posting more details over the next few weeks. All funds raised on the night will go directly to the running and upkeep of our Community Centre so your support is greatly appreciated. BALLINAMEELA ADULT & TODDLER GROUP The Ballinameela Toddler Group meets every Thursday from 9.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. in the Halla of Whitechurch

National School. New parents, childminders, grandparents with toddlers very welcome. For more information contact Janice on 087-9718945. FINISK VALLEY AC Any children in our community who are interested in running, jumping or throwing and would like to get involved in athletics, call down to Ballinameela Community pitch/hall, training times are Monday and Wednesday evenings from 7.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. Minimum age limit is 5 years old (child needs to be school going). Full programme of events can be obtained at our training session. LADIES INDOOR SOCCER Ladies indoor soccer on every Tuesday night at 7.00 p.m. in the Community Centre. Contact Noirin Kelly on (086) 8362695 if interested. BADMINTON If you fancy a sociable game of badminton come along to Ballinameela Community Centre on Tuesday nights from 8.00 p.m.

to 10.00 p.m. Contact Mairead on 087-7681975 if interested. COMMUNITY ALERT There is a Community Alert text system in place - text your name and mobile number to this number: 087 3538347. It works in 2 ways. Firstly a message regarding any suspicious activity is sent to your phone so you can be on the look-out. Secondly you can send details of suspicious activity to this number where it will be re-sent around to the community and to the Gardai who treat it as serious and act immediately. Follow on facebook www.facebook.com/parish.com munityalert.ie BOOKING THE HALL If you would like to start your own indoor soccer game or other activity you can book the hall through our booking officer Alison Curran on 087-8289147. The Centre is also a great place for kids parties etc and can be rented for €30. Anyone renting the hall, please pay the person who opens up the hall for you

and please take away your own rubbish. If you are borrowing anything from the hall, contact Alison Curran also. Moya Power is responsible for the month of September for opening and closing the Community Centre and can be contacted on 0876356478. LOTTO RESULTS 10/9/’18 – Numbers drawn were 9, 14 and 23. There was no Jackpot winner. 20 winners were Matthew Fogarty, Whitechurch; Sarah Maher, Knockalara; Lorraine Hally, Ballinaparka; Pat Walsh, Aglish and Katie and Matthew Longan, Ballinameela. Next week’s Jackpot is €4,250 and the draw will take place in Maureens. NOTES FOR INCLUSION If you have something you would like included in the Ballinameela notes you can email Brigid Byrne on brigidmhallahan@gmail.com or phone 0879194287. You can also Follow and like us on our Facebook Page Ballinameela Community Centre.

TOURANEENA SLIABH gCUA/ST. MARYS GAA CLUB Well done to Sliabh gCua on their win last Saturday night against Colligan in the Intermediate football quarterfinals. After a great game of football, Sliabh gCua emerged victorious with a final score of Sliabh gCua 1-12; Colligan 0-11. Wishing all the best to the team and their selectors for the semifinal. SLIABH gCUA/ST. MARY'S LOTTO Results from last weekend’s draw held in Dunne's Bar. The jackpot numbers drawn were 8, 19, 25 and there was no winner of the jackpot. The 5 x €20 winners were: Mike Murray, Willie Power, Maurice Condon, Jackie O'Connell, Jim Kennedy. The promoter’s prize of €20 was won by Tom Gleeson. Next week’s draw will be held in Hanrahan's Bar on Sunday night, 16th September for a lotto jackpot of €1,100. SLIABH gCUA SET DANCING CLUB The new term begins this Thursday night at 6 pm in the Community Centre, Touraneena. All are welcome.The club are also delighted to have confirmation for the return visit from our friends across the water in 2019. The Liverpool Irish Centre have confirmed their visit for Friday, 12th, Saturday, 13th and Sunday, 14th April, so don't forget to save the dates in your diary for a guaranteed fabulous weekend in Touraneena. TOURANEENA RUNNERS’ CLUB Well done to Touraneena runners, Gillian Whelan, Michelle

Guiry, Marie Keating, Lyndsay Walton, Brandon McCarthy, Laura Barry, Regina Carroll, Clodagh Kearns and Grainne Hallinan on putting in great times at the recent Ballinameela 5K and also to Rose Lonergan and Stephanie Hickey from the Ballymac Meet and Train Club. Well done also to Mary Dyer, Michelle, Mary Walsh and Grainne on their performance last weekend in the Eurofins West Waterford Greenway Half Marathon. A great turnout and performance by all. Don't forget to register for the Tipperary Women's Mini Marathon taking place on 30th September at 11 am in Thurles. For further information or to register, please contact 0761 06 6201. Registration can either be online or by post. This mini marathon provides a great opportunity for participants to raise funds for their own local charities as there is a charitable donation of €200 to the largest group to register (that are raising funds for charitable causes). All participants will receive a technical t-shirt sponsored by LIT Tipperary. All finishers will receive a specially designed race medallion and spot prizes will also be distributed on the day. All participants will be chip timed and the event is AAI measured and certified. TRANSFORMED PARISH CONFERENCE A 'Bringing your parish from maintenance to mission' conference, will be held in the Hotel Minella, Clonmel, on Thursday, 29th November from 11 am to 4 pm. The keynote speakers will be Bishop Philip Egan and Paul Donders. Bishop Philip Egan VG BA, STL, PhD was born at Altrincham, Cheshire. Bishop

Egan since his ordination has taken steps to lead his diocese from a maintenance to a mission focus. Developments include the setting up of Formation for Mission teams, a Department for the New Evangelisation and new discipleship initiatives. Bishop Egan is actively promoting the role of the laity across his diocese. Bishop Egan will speak on • Moving a diocese from maintenance to mission • Priesthood and laity-developing co-responsibility at Parish and Diocesan level. Paul Donders is one of the founders of Xpand Consultancy. Paul is a highly regarded international speaker and has worked with a number of dioceses across Europe, USA and Canada in providing leadership training for Bishop’s, Priest’s and Laity. He sees leadership training and equipping of clergy and laity as critical to the renewing of the church. Paul Donders will speak on • What is healthy leadership in the 21st century in our church context • How to build a healthy parish leadership team • Discovering and mobilising gifts and abilities of your team • Creating an inspiring leadership community of Worship, Fellowship and Mission • Building a positive feedback culture Tickets for the conference cost €55 per person but an early bird fee of €45 will apply if booked before September 30th. (Fee will include tea, coffee & lunch). A special rate of €200 will apply for groups of five or more. If you are interested in attending, you can book online at http://www.tran-

formedparish.ie FITNESS CLASSES If you'd like to burn off the summer barbecues and get in shape for Christmas, why not enroll in the 'Total Body Fitness' classes which are held twice a week in the Community Centre, Touraneeena. The next session of classes start this week on Tuesday, 11th and Thursday, 13th September. All are welcome. HOSEPIPE BAN Now that the fine weather has gone and the rain is back, it is safe to say that some of us assumed the hosepipe ban had been lifted. However, Irish Water have extended the ban until the 30th September for all South East counties, giving a total of 16 counties where the ban is still in effect. The counties affected are Waterford, Tipperary, Cork, Limerick, Kerry, Dublin, Louth, Meath, Kildare, Laois, Offaly, Westmeath, Wicklow, Kilkenny, Carlow, Wexford. The penalty for breaking the ban is potential prosecution/€125 fine. WALKING FESTIVAL The 25th Nire Valley annual walking festival will take place this year on 12th -14th October. The event caters for walkers of all abilities and the weekend will as usual, finish off with a festival dinner and a great night of entertainment. The walking fee is €15 for one day and €25 for the two days. For more information, please go to nirevalley.com or phone either Ann (086)3924256 or Mary (052)6136134. Please note that proper walking clothes, boots etc. are absolutely necessary and the organisers reserve the right to refuse entry to those considered not suitably dressed.

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CAPPOQUIN Cappoquin Community Centre Phone (058) 52746, Facebook - Cappoquin Community Centre; email ocappdev@eircom.net NEW GYM EXTENSION You will note that the gym extension is now reaching completion and we are hoping to have it open to patrons in midSeptember. Unfortunately, there will be interruptions to access to the existing gym over the next few weeks as the connection is made to the new extension, new flooring is fitted and new additional equipment is added. We will advise of any interruptions with notices in the Community Centre and on social media. We thank you for your cooperation in this matter. HALL BOOKINGS AUTUMN/WINTER 2018 Just a reminder for the many Clubs, Associations and Groups using our facilities for the Autumn & Winter months. With the evening sadly pulling in, can you please contact the Community Centre on (058) 52746 to let us know as soon as possible what mornings, days, evenings & nights are desired. Last year was our busiest year for centre use and thanks to you all for your continued support. With our new Gym Extension coming on stream further demand is expected to pass the dark evenings away. THE FOLLOWING IS AN INTERESTING EXTRACT FROM “A TOPOGRAPHICAL DICTIONARY OF IRELAND” PUBLISHED IN LONDON IN 1847 RELATING TO CAPPOQUIN CAPPOQUIN, a post-town, in the parish and union of Lismore, barony of Coshmore, county of Waterford and province of Munster, 30 ¼ miles (w.s.w.) from Waterford and 106 ¾ miles from Dublin; containing 2341 inhabitants. The place is of considerable antiquity, and had anciently a castle, supposed to

have been erected by the Fitzgerald family, but at what period is unknown. In the war of 1641, this castle was garrisoned by the Earl of Cork; and in 1642, Lord Broghill, on his return from the relief of Knockamoane with about 60 horses and 140 foot, defeated a party of insurgents who were strongly posted in its vicinity, and, with the loss only one man of his own force, killed 200 of them and two of their captains. In July 1643, General Purcell, having assembled his army at this place to besiege Lismore, ravaged the surrounding country; and, in 1645, the castle was taken by Lord Castlehaven after an obstinate defence. The Earl of Cork built a bridge over the river Blackwater at this place, and in the 17th and 18th of Charles II, an act was passed for the building of a new bridge.The town is pleasantly situated on the northern bank of the river, in the angle from which it takes its course southerly to Youghal; and on the coach road from Waterford, through Youghal, to Cork. The navigation is continued by canal to Lismore; and several new roads have been formed on the best levels, diverging from the town, and opening an improved communication with the adjoining counties. A road has also been constructed along the western bank of the river to Youghal; and it is intended to take down the present bridge which is a light structure of wood and replace with a substantial building of stone. The surrounding country is finely diversified, and abounds with highly picturesque scenery. Near the town is the seat of Sir R Keane, Bart., a handsome mansion of hewn stone, situated in a richly improved and well planted demesne, commanding a fine view of Dromana and the river Blackwater. Fairs are held in the

Christy Moore On the Road Tour CAPPOQUIN Community Centre are delighted to announce Christy Moore and his On The Road Tour will play in our Centre on Friday, September 14th, 2018. Tickets are now SOLD OUT.

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town on March 17th, May 31st, July 5th, Sept 20th and Oct 29th. A constabulary police force has been stationed here, and petty sessions are held once a fortnight. The church of Cappoquin, which a chapel of ease to the church of Lismore, 2 ½ miles distant, is a neat edifice with a spire; and near it is a Roman Catholic chapel. There is a school under the Cork Society for supporting schools in Munster, for which a neat schoolhouse of stone has been erected, at the expense £250; and a dispensary is supported. At Mount Melleray, near the town, is the abbey of St Bernard la Trappe, recently erected in the midst of a large mountainous tract, previously barren wild, granted for that purpose to the society on very liberal terms by Sir R Keane. The monastery encloses a quadrangular area, on three sides of which are ranges of building 162 feet in length, 30 feet broad and 32 feet high, containing a dormitory, kitchen, chapter room, sacristy, and other apartments; on the fourth side is the church of the monastery, 185 feet in length, 30 feet wide in the nave, 52 feet in the transept and 50 feet high, with a tower surmounted by a spire of wood sheeted with copper painted to imitate stone, 140 feet high from the ground. Great improvements have been made in the land; 120 acres of the mountain have been reclaimed; and fencing, draining, and the making of roads have been extensively carried on: about eight acres have been enclosed for a kitchen garden, producing excellent vegetables; and more than 30,000 trees have been planted, most of which are flourishing. The monks have opened a school for the poor of the neighbourhood GYM Opening Hours MondayFriday 8.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m., Saturday 9.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. Membership €200 per year, €60 for 3 Months, €25 per Month, €5 per casual, OAP/ Unemployed €3 per session Top of the range equipment cardio equipment, we provide a wide range of the lasted cardiovascular equipment, from cross trainers to rowing machines to help maximize your fitness. Resistance equipment - These states of the art machines provide resistance against a certain movement, isolating the targeted muscle group. They operate using weight stacks, allowing total control of your work out. Up to 37.5 Kg Dumbbells, loaded machines including chest press, shoulder press, seated row; pull down, leg press, stack squat and new addition cable machine with large selection of handles and attachments including cable crossover (chest), single standing exercises and duel action pulleys. Also, selection of racks including Olympic flat bar, incline and

decline bench press and smith machine and adjustable benches. We have large selection of loose weights plates ranging from1.25kg to 20kg. Functional Area, a dedicated area aimed to help improve fundamental strength, acceleration and endurance using the following equipment, Kettle bells, Swiss balls power bags, medicine balls dumb bells and suspension training. Physical Trainers - Connor Prendergast (087-1247025) fully trained in strength and conditioning training (LIT Certified). Claire Egan (087-9713895) Health and fitness Degree from UL. Both our gym trainers will help clients reach their goals with are expert knowledge, they will encourage you to work to the best of your ability whatever your level. These trainers will focus your fitness and training regime to work to your schedule, abilities, interests and life style, both can be contacted at any time to get you started in your new life style challenge. WEEKLY EVENTS IN HALL Monday - Ladies Exercise Classes with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Active Retirement 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m., Affane Bridge 7.30 p.m. – 10.00 p.m. Thursday morning Ladies Exercises with Paul Murray 10.30 a.m. to 11.30 a.m., Community Soccer 8.30 p.m. to 10.00 p.m. Friday Gymnastics 4.00 p.m. to 8.00 p.m. MARY BUTLER TD Mrs. Mary Butler TD Fianna Fail will hold a Clinic on the first Saturday of every month at 12.30 p.m. in the Community Centre, all are welcome. WATERFORD WEXFORD ETB Just a reminder anyone interested in doing a wide range of courses contact Aoife Fitzgerald (058) 52570 First Floor of the Community Centre. COMMUNITY CENTRE LOTTO JACKPOT WINNER HILDA UNIACKE Lotto draw 10th September, 2018 - Jackpot €8,300. Numbers drawn 3, 12, 16, 23. Winner: Hilda Uniacke. Consolation Prize winners: Tom Feerick Snr, Cappoquin; Pat Glasheen, Affane; Rebecca O’Farrell, Danesfield; Ann Maher, Ballyhane; Veronica & Eamonn Costin, Le Fanta. Next week’s draw is on the 17th September, 2018, with a jackpot of €1,000. Remember anyone looking to buy our lotto tickets, call to any of the local shops in Cappoquin, the Community Centre, Miriam Coughlan or Carmel Prendergast will look after you. If you wish you can also buy the popular annual tickets, if you’re not in you can’t win!

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Cappoquin Day Centre IT is great to have the centre open again after the Summer Break. A lot of people missed the wonderful service it provides. On the second day back we got a lovely surprise. The NEW BUS had arrived at last. Super! Well worth the wait. A Mile Buiochas to all who made this possible. Fund raising has been going on for quite a while. There was assistance also from some special friends. There are a lot of people who should “Take a Bow.” They know who they are. Well done all. The old bus has served well for the past fifteen years and deserves less work to do. There will be a little celebration at The Day Centre in the near future to mark this achievement, so watch out for that.

Coffee Morning Coffee Morning for our local Hospice. The Annual Coffee morning for this great cause will be held in Cappoquin Parish Hall on Thursday, 20th September from 10.30 a.m. to 12.30 p.m.This will be hosted by members of Cappoquin ARA.There has always been wonderful support for this event and they look forward to that continuing. Any donations of cakes will be greatly appreciated.

Keeping fit for Over 50’s WATERFORD Sports Partnership supports exercise for the older person and will be sending trainer Danny to Cappoquin Community Centre for the next six Mondays from 3.30 p.m. to 4.30 p.m. to show that simple exercises can improve strength and that aerobic exercise is doable. €3 per session including light refreshment.To find more please contact Peter Jones on 076-1102191.

TALLOW ACTIVE RETIRED Active Retired, resume their fortnightly meetings at Tallow Enterprise Centre, on Tuesday 25th of September 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. This is a great opportunity to make new friends, take part in the various activities and outings organised by the group. New members are always welcome. The group meet the second and fourth Tuesday of every month. SOCIAL MEDIA FOR LIFE A two hour intensive course will take place in Tallow Enterprise Centre on Thursday 20th of September from 10.30am12.30pm €20.00. Social media is now such a huge part of everyday life, so don’t miss this fantastic opportunity to avail of this training in a friendly environment. Cup of tea included. CHERNOBYL CHILDREN’S TRUST Mr.Tom Doyle was delighted to accept a cheque from Tallow Enterprise Centre for €100, money raised from the very successful Movie and Munchie morning held

recently in the Enterprise Centre. TALLOW COMMUNITY CENTRE As the autumn approaches Tallow Community Centre is a busy place, with many classes taking place each week e.g. Taekwondo, Toms Fitness, and Hip Hop dancing. The very popular Social Dancing evenings are every second Friday night from 9pm to midnight with regular Bingo sessions every Sunday night at 8.30pm, so all in all a busy place. The Community Centre is also host to the annual Senior Citizens Party, American Tea Party and Antique Fair. And of course Brideview Drama who are already busy pre-paring for the upcoming drama season. See local press for details of performance dates. THANK YOU Carmel and Phil Daly of Tallow wish to thank the Conna Street Fair Festival Committee for their kind and generous donation to the Philip Daly Jr. Support Fund. Many thanks also to everyone who attended and supported the event.

MODELIGO LOTTO RESULTS 8th September, 2018 – Numbers drawn were 15, 21 and 25. No winner. €25 winners - Geraldine Bumster, Lyrattin; Noel Nugent, Clashmore; Roger Hynes, Clashmore; Muireann Egan, Modeligo. Lotto tickets can be got from any Community Centre member. Next week’s Jackpot €800. FOROIGE GROUP There will be a Foroige information meeting for all interested parents and people interested in being volunteers on Monday, 17th

September at 7.30 p.m. in Modeligo Community Centre, with a view to setting up a Foroige Youth Club in Modeligo for age 12 to 18 year olds. NOTES Anyone wishing to include items in the Parish notes, please contact Monica before 8.00 p.m. on Mondays on 087-4112798 or email them to marymonicaobyrne@gmail.com BOOKINGS Anyone looking to book the Astro turf or hall please contact John Power on 087-2834600.

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Cappoquin Vocational School group, 1950s.

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ANOTHER FASCINATING PHOTO Well done to anyone who recognised the three amigos at

Sargent’s Garage last week – Paddy Mason, Billy Foley and Eddie Fraher. This week, thanks to Sheila

The Hermitage A Cottage Orné in Abbeyside A Talk by William Fraher, Curator Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan WILLIAM Fraher will deliver our first talk in Waterford County Museum's public lecture series which begins on 19th September. He will be speaking about a once prominent historic building in Abbeyside known as ‘The Hermitage.’ Many people will be aware that it was the home of the artist and cultural promoter, Sarah Purser. It also had many other interesting occupants including a famous military general. Willie will reveal the result of his research which attempts to answer questions such as what did the house look like originally,

what was it used for, who built it? William Fraher is Dungarvan’s foremost historian and Hon. Curator of Waterford County Museum, Dungarvan since its foundation. He has spent his lifetime, unselfishly, I might add to discovering and indeed preserving the history of Dungarvan. To find out more about this fascinating house and its occupants over the years come along to Dungarvan Sailing Club, Davitt's Quay, on Wednesday, 19th September at 8.00 p.m. As ever all are welcome and there will be an entry fee of €5.

Murphy, you may also enjoy the beautiful photo of staff and students at Cappoquin Vocational School. The teaching staff here, in the centre of the front row, are (from left): Dónal Ó Faoláin the famous Waterford hurler, John Baston and the great Irish-language and folklore expert, Pádraig Ó Fiannusa. Among the students, it looks like Bill McLaughlin, Pat Coffey and Maurice Kelleher are there, as are the late Liam Casey and John Murphy. If anyone recognises others, by all means let us

know on Facebook or otherwise, please. Sincere apologies for not being able to identify any of the girls as yet. As for the date of the photograph, at a guess it is from the mid to late 1950s, and it was obviously a special occasion as all the boys are wearing suits and the girls are attired in either nursing or catering outfits, emblazoned with the school initials if you look closely. There are at least three 19th century primary school buildings still standing in Cappoquin – the parochial hall in Mill Street, the school at St. Michael’s

(Riverview) in Cook Street and the old Church of Ireland school beside the bridge in Cook Street. Ironically, Cappoquin Vocational School is the only 20th century school building still standing in the town, situated towards the eastern end of Barrack Street, just below the Coptic monastery.The other 20th century schools, St. Anne’s, the Convent Primary School and the Boys’ School, are all now demolished. The vocational school provided second level education in Cappoquin from the early decades of the 20th century.

When free secondary education was introduced nationwide after 1967, the expansion of St. Anne’s secondary school led to its purchase by the Mercy nuns in 1969. Reverend Mother Ita made an arrangement with the thenVocational Education Committee to retain some staff members and provide facilities for night classes and meetings as well. The Mercy crest, with ‘Misericordia’ (‘mercy’ in Latin) on it, rested over the building until the closure of St. Anne’s itself in the 2000s.

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VTOS Art students exhibit at The Old Market House Arts Centre

VTOS Dungarvan would like to congratulate a very talented group of former students; who have progressed on to exhibit their wonderful paintings in the main gallery of The Old Market House Arts Centre. Phyllis Davis, Eamonn Dolan and Martin Landers exhibit a variety of work including

local maritime scenes, landscapes and local history inspired pieces in oils and acrylics. All of the artists also work to commission. The three artists spent at least 2 years in the Adult Education Centre enhancing their unique talents in Art on our fantastic Art course where you can study

Painting, Textiles, Sculpture and Printmaking. We still have places on this free course so if you are interested please contact Aileen on 058-45757 or pop in to the centre. This could be the start of a life changing adventure!

PGA Golfer Seamus Power dons Hand On Heart for South East Cardiac Care Delivery US PGA Golfer, Olympian and Web.com winner Seamus Power is the latest high profile sportsperson to join in supporting the HEFSE ‘Hand On Heart’ Cardiac campaign for expanded South East Cardiac services. Power adds his name to other national celebrities including Thomas Barr, Brian Cody, Davy Fitzgerald, Sean Kelly, Davy Russell, Carrie Crowley, Aidan O’Brien, Keith Barry, Mick Galway and many more. Seamus is fully behind the ‘Sean Kelly Cardiac Cycle and Peoples Rally’ taking place in Waterford city on Sunday, 23rd September. Sean Kelly will be accompanied by a number of well known faces who are getting onto two wheels with some possibly on ‘one’ to promote a 'peoples rally' at the Bishops Palace beginning at 12.00 noon. PRO for HEFSE, Matt Shanahan says ‘this is the best opportunity people in Waterford and the South East are going to have in terms of influencing Government to deliver comprehensive cardiac care in the South East region as it comes days in advance of the publication of the 2019 Budget estimates’. ‘As long as we continue to do nothing we will continue to get nothing in this region but this event offers everyone an opportunity to stand shoulder to shoulder to demand delivery on the South East cardiac care issue! I hope that people will respond in true South East fashion - United, Dignified yet Determined to deliver regional health equality’. Sean Kelly and supporters will be available to meet and sign autographs at event close. More details to follow in coming week.

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This Sunday’s Volunteers.

Dungarvan Tidy Towns LAST Sunday morning we met at 11.00 a.m. for our first morning Litter Pick-Up, we were delighted to enjoy a sunny autumnal morning which was a wonderful start. It was great to see all that turned up and we got so much done going from the Quay to Grattan Square, The Causeway and Walton’s Park.We were so disappointed to see so many empty glasses on our routes! Those people that bring their glass from the bars and drop them along the way are really inconsiderate and causing a health & safety risk for the general public. Also again unfortunately cigarette butts amounts to the majority of what we pick up! On the sunny side, we met lots of people on holidays who were delighted to see Dungarvan Tidy Towns volunteers out and

about and commented on how clean our Town and surrounding area is. For all our volunteers old and new, and Waterford City & County Council it is rewarding to hear this. https://www.worldcleanupday.org/getinvolved/ Let’s get involved this Saturday September 15th for Word Clean Up Day meeting at The Pond, Abbeyside from 2-3pm. Tip of the week: If you're keeping up with our Plastic free cleaning tips you may have a jar of lemon peels soaking in vinegar under your sink. Here's our tips on how to use vinegar for chemical free cleaning at home. Vinegar, or acetic acid, is a great disinfectant, killing E.Coli and Salmonella, as well as

cutting grease and deodorising your home. • For streak free floors use ½ cup of vinegar with hot water. White vinegar and washing up liquid will tackle difficult carpet stains, like red wine. • A cup of vinegar in the dishwasher during its cycle will clean the grease from internal pipes. A ¼ cup in the microwave will make cooked on food easy to wipe off. • Wash stiff scratchy tea towels with a ½ cup of vinegar and no detergent to remove detergent residue. • Neat vinegar helps dissolve the gluey residue of sticky labels. • Don't forget to wash veg or salad leaves in a bit of vinegar, to kill harmful bacteria, then rinse with water.

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Solas Centre & Anam Cara Bereavement Information Evening SOLAS Centre & Anam Cara the organisation that supports bereaved parents, will hold a Bereavement Information Evening on Tuesday, 25th of September from 19:00 to 21:00 in the Park Hotel, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. The event gives parents an opportunity to hear a professional, experienced in bereavement support, talk about the many challenges families have to face into after the death of their son or daughter. Even if you have attended one of these evening before in our experience you will come away with new information. A guest speaker experienced in supporting bereaved parents will talk for about forty minutes. Afterwards there’ll be an opportunity to speak/listen to other bereaved parents or to speak to the professional should you have any questions or concerns. One bereaved mother who attended a recent Anam Cara event said: “Both my husband and I felt it helped us in our grief to be in a place where we felt safe and comfortable to express the way we feel and think. I am good at talking but my husband is deep and I find for him the more interaction we have with other parents like ourselves then he gets the nerve to say something. It might be small but it's a start." Anam Cara CEO Sharon Vard stressed that this event is open to all bereaved parents “regardless of the age your child died, the circumstances of their death or whether the death was recent or not. Anam Cara gives bereaved mums and dads a chance to meet and connect with other bereaved parents in a safe and comfortable setting. Here you can find a level of support and understanding that – even with the best will in the world – it can be difficult for family and friends to offer.” On their website, anamcara.ie, you can view testimonies from bereaved parents and couples who have attended Anam Cara events.There are videos on A Dad’s Grief, Sudden and Traumatic Death, and The Grieving Family. The Information Evening is a free event. However, Solas Centre & Anam Cara will need to confirm numbers. If attending, please RSVP to info@anamcara.ie before Monday 24th September or call the Information Line on 085 2888 888.

Sean and Sile Murphy, Bernadette Drohan, Waterford City & County Council, and Andrew Kelly pictured at the Coach House, Kilmacthomas, for the Bank of Ireland Enterprise Town Presentation. [Dan McGrath]

OBJECT OF THE WEEK Etching by Power O'Malley (1877-1946) of Carberry's Lane, Dungarvan c. 1935

The Dungarvan born artist settled in America but returned every year to paint landscapes and portraits in locations in the West of Ireland. He also returned to his native County Waterford and this etching is based on a sketch.

In 1939 he held a one man show in the Waterford Art Gallery and this image was probably prepared for that exhibition. It is still recognisable as the arch and is still there joining the supermarket to Dan McCarthy's shop. The etching was once in the collection of the great Irish/American collector Alfred M Bender who loaned or donated it to the San Francisco Museum of Art. Bender was born in Dublin to German parents. In 1932 he donated hundreds of pieces of Asian art to the National Museum of Ireland which the museum put on permanent display at Collins Barracks in 2008. ANNUAL MUSEUM FUNDRAISING BOOK SALE We are now accepting book donations in the museum for our annual fundraising Book Sale. The Book Sale will be held sometime during October 2018.

YOUR CHANCE TO SUPPORT THE MUSEUM Museum membership is available for an annual fee of €15 if you would like to support the work of the museum. The museum relies heavily on membership fees, donations and fundraising activities, so we would be delighted if you would join us as a member. DONATION OF OBJECTS AND OLD PHOTOGRAPHS The museum relies on donations of objects from members of the public. We do not have funds to purchase objects, so we would be very grateful for any objects of local historic interest which you would kindly be willing to donate to us. Also if you have any old photographs of people, places, ships, sports events etc. with a County Waterford connection we are very happy to accept them. VISITING THE MUSEUM We welcome visits from

schools, community groups, and local history societies. Please contact us at (058) 45960 to arrange a visit. OPENING HOURS Monday to Friday 10.00 a.m. - 5.00 p.m. Admission is free. CONTACT DETAILS Tel: (058) 45960 Email: info@waterfordmuseum.ie Website: www.waterfordmuseum.ie Facebook: waterford county museum Twitter: @waterfordmuseum TRIPADVISOR REVIEWS See what people think of our museum on TripAdvisor at https://bit.ly/2ODTk9b

FIRST WORLD WAR WATERFORD CASUALTY LIST FOR WEEK ENDING 12th September, 2018 Surname Burke Quibell

First Name Age Service No. Rank Service Unit Lt. Richard Joseph 56 Army (Canada) Forestry Corps G/60660 Pr. Albert Middlesex.Reg.23Bn Army

Where Born Waterford Waterford

Death Category At sea Killed in action

Date of Death 9/8/18 9/8/18

Céilí Mór chun Oíche Shamhna a cheiliúradh

Patrick Holland with his matchstick models that he made. Patrick is a member of the Deise Day Care Centre, Dungarvan and his art work can be seen in here at any time.

CURIFIDH Dungarvan School of Trad, i bpáirt le Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge, Ceilí mór pobail ar siúl chun Oíche Shamhna agus Bliain na Gaeilge a cheiliúradh. Beidh an céilí ar siúl in Óstán Lawlors Dé hAoine an 26 Deireadh Fómhair ag 7.30 agus tá fáilte mór roimh gach aoisghrúpa agus gach cumas damhsa. Dúirt Helena Burke ón Dungarvan School of Trad, “Táim ag súil leis an gcéilí mór pobail seo do Oíche Shamhna. Gléas suas agus bain triail as do chuid Gaeilge. Am íontach a bheidh I gceist chun ár rincí traidisiúnta a chleachtadh agus beocht a thabhairt dár dteanga dhúchais ar an oíche. Oirúnach le haghaidh teaghlaigh ar gach aois agus daoine fásta Dúirt OCP le Dhún Garbhán le Gaeilge, Conor McGuinness, “Tá áthas orm sonraí faoin imeacht seo a fhógairt. Beidh an céilí oscailte do

gach duine agus is ceiliúradh iontach é dár dteanga, dár gcultúr agus dár mothú spraoi. Tugtar spreagadh do gach duine, idir óg agus aosta, gléasadh suas, páirt a ghlacadh inár damhsa traidisiúnta, agus úsáid a bhaint as a gcuid cúpla focal.” “Tá 2018 ainmnithe mar Bhliain na Gaeilge agus ar fud na tíre tá daoine ag dul i dteagmháil arís lena dteanga dhúchais agus ag baint úsáid as an nGaeilge atá acu le bród agus dearfacht. Tabharfaidh an teacht le céile seo deis dúinn ár gcultúr agus ár teanga a cheiliúradh i dtimpeallacht spraíúil agus cairdiúil, agus tá fáilte roimh gach éinne bheith linn.” Beidh an céilí mar chuid de sceideal oifigiúil imeachtaí 2018 Bliain na Gaeilge agus cuirtear ar siúl é le tacaíocht ó chiste Ciste125 atá á maoirseacht ag Foras na Gaeilge agus Conradh na Gaeilge.

CÉILÍ MÓR TO CELEBRATE HALLOWE’EN Dungarvan School of Trad, in conjunction with Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge, will host a special community Ceilí to mark Hallowe’en and celebrate Bliain na Gaeilge. The Céilí will take place in Lawlors Hotel on Friday, 26th October at 7.30 p.m. and is open to all ages and dancing abilities. Helena Burke of Dungarvan School of Trad said, “I am looking forward to his big community céilí for Hallowe’en. Dress up and try out your Irish. It will be a great time to practice our traditional dances and to give life to our native language on the night. Suitable for families of all ages and adults.” PRO of Dún Garbhán le Gaeilge Conor McGuinness said, “I am delighted to announce details of this

event which is open to all and is set to be a great celebration of our language, culture and sense of fun. Everyone, from young to old, is encouraged to dress up, participate in our traditional dancing, and use their cúpla focal.” “2018 has been named as Bliain na Gaeilge and across the country people are reconnecting with their native language and using the Irish they have with pride. This gathering will provide a fun and friendly environment for all to celebrate our culture and language.” The event will feature in the official 2018 Bliain na Gaeilge schedule of events and is being supported by the Ciste125 fund which is being overseen by Foras na Gaeilge and Conradh na Gaeilge.

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WEST WATERFORD CONTACT INFORMATION Please note items to be included in the West Waterford Notes column must be submitted at the latest 10 pm on the Monday night before publication. Items for the notes are always welcome and can be submitted by email to westwatnotes@yahoo.co.uk or by call, text, whatsApp or viber to 087 2076704 or calling 024 92249 thank you. NEW ARRIVAL Congratulations to proud parents Christine Smiddy and Sean Griffin on the birth of their baby girl whom they have named Eabhain, a most welcome baby sister for Cara and Caoimhe. Best wishes from all your family and friends. BON VOYAGE Bon voyage to Clashmore’s Nicola Murphy as she takes a break from her nursing career here to spend some time down under in Australia. Nicola sets off on her travels this week, we wish her a safe and enjoyable trip. KNOCKANORE PLOUGHING THIS SATURDAY Ballyneety Knockanore is the location for this year’s Knockanore Ploughing match which takes place on Saturday next, September 15th at 12 noon. As always we have classes for all levels of competitors. Knockanore has always been a good venue for competitors setting off to the national championships the following week, so we should have some great competition on Saturday. This is always a lovely family day out, so do come along. AGLISH GYMKHANA & DOG SHOW We have a news flash this week from Aglish Charity Gymkhana Committee, reminding us of their annual Charity Gymkhana, which takes place on Sunday, September 23rd at Kilmolash, Co. Waterford. Beginning at 10 am they will have some brilliant show jumping in the three horse and pony arenas. They will also have their now very popular Dog Show for all the usual categories. A day out not to be missed for all horse and dog lovers, so be sure to come along at some stage during the day. 5KM RUN & FAMILY WALK FOR KINSALEBEG SCHOOL Kinsalebeg NS are holding a 5km Fun Run and Family Walk on Wednesday, September 19th from Kinsalebeg National School. The family walk begins at 6.30 pm and fun run begins at 7.00 pm. Registration will take place in the school building. The cost is €10 per runner This is a fundraiser for our new school building. This event is being organised by the Parents’ Asociation with the kind help of West Waterford Athletic club. There will be changing facilities in the school building and refreshments will be provided in the nearby local hall afterwards. Kinsalebeg School is located just 15 minutes drive from Youghal and everyone is welcome. HEALING, HISTORIC & HOLY WELLS OF WATERFORD Healing, Historic & Holy Wells of Waterford - a book which includes lots of references to the wells in Clashmore, Kinsalebeg & Aglish, was launched at the Round Tower Hotel on Saturday evening when local historian, Liam Ó Suipéal, ‘did the honours’ at the launch of Olive Keane’s delightful book ‘Healing, Historic & Holy Wells of Waterford’. Illustrated with some brilliant

photographs, this labour of love by Olive will serve as an important part of the history, heritage and folklore of our area for generations to come. Olive came to teach at Grange N.S. in the late seventies and was later appointed Vice Principal at Ardmore National School. She always had an avid interest in our native language, music and folklore and she has been researching these local wells in the Parishes and country sides of the county for the best part of 10 years now. So it’s great to see the finished article published in such a professional publication. This book is a must for any home that wishes to preserve our history and heritage. Mind you, browsing through it one gets the sense that there’s more to come as Olive invites readers and locals to share more stories & tales of the listed wells and even of wells not listed of which she would like to learn more. The book is available at Readers’ Choice in Dungarvan & The Pottery Shop in Ardmore or can be ordered direct from Olive on olivekeane.ok@gmail.com. THURSDAY CLUB The Thursday Club has resumed its weekly meeting every Thursday afternoon at 2 p.m. in Kinsalebeg Hall, following the Summer recess. This group enjoys a weekly get together for tea, chat, a game of cards or bingo and some music. Whatever area of the community you come from we would love to have you in our company at the Thursday club. If you need it, transport can be arranged to get you from your home to the club and back home again each week to arrange same - contact 024/94594 or any member of the Thursday Club for further details. WALK FOR LOURDES Our annual Clashmore & Piltown Lourdes Fund walk takes place this year on Sunday, September 30th – with registration at the Clashmore & Kinsalebeg GAA Clubhouse at 1.30 pm. The walk sets off at 2.00 pm. Walkers can take the option of two routes - the Tinnock route or the much shorter one to Raheen Quay. Refreshments will be served at the Clubhouse afterwards and we hope you will join us there for a cup of tea or coffee and a chat. Registration fee is just €10, which includes a raffle for some great prizes. Your support will be very much appreciated. CHRISTMAS MARKET! Deise Bru House, in Aglish Village will host a Christmas Market, on the last Sunday evening in November. We have a number of stalls available for any individual club etc. who may wish to trade their arts, crafts, produce, service etc. All stalls are available free of charge but must be pre booked. You can book your stall by phoning Deise Bru at 024-86600 we would love to hear from you! The evening will have a very festive atmosphere with Music by Out the Gap mulled wine and of course the man himself “Santa” will make one of his first visits of the 2018 season. So be sure to book you stall. CLEARANCE SALE CONTINUES A clearance sale of Christmas decorations and garden centre stock continues to run at the Blackwater Garden Centre, in Kinsalebeg for as long as stocks last! So be sure to come and grab a bargain, there are still lots to good value to be found there. The McKenna family also wishes to advise you all to use your vouchers while the Garden Centre is still open. Please direct all queries to

024 92725. BINGO IN KINSALEBEG Sunday night bingo in Kinsalebeg Hall continues each week at 8 pm and transport is available from Youghal town to Kinsalebeg from all the usual picks-up points. FOROIGE CLUB NEWS Registration night for our Foroige club takes place this week at Clashmore Heritage Centre. We still urgently need volunteers to help keep Foroige running, especially for the Junior Club from 6.30 p.m. to 7.30 p.m. each Wednesday, volunteers will also be asked to attend the odd meeting, some training and help with events. If you can help, we would love to hear from you on Tuesday night at the Heritage Centre. CLASHMORE 45 DRIVE At our Clashmore 45 Drive on Monday night, September 10th our winners this week jointly on eight games were Paddy Kelleher and Edmond Og Ledingham, Jock O’Connell and Derry Cotter. In third place on seven games were Mary O’Donovan and John Motherway. The best of our last five games winners were Gabriel Hynes and Tony Keane, Kathleen Osborne and Eileen Dower. Our lucky last game winners were Mike Hunt and Martin Lynch. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your great support CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG GAA LOTTO Our Clashmore/Kinsalebeg GAA club weekly lotto draw took place last Monday night, September 10th and the following were the numbers out of the drum: 5, 9, 15, 26, we had no jackpot winner. Next week our jackpot will be €1,500 when our draw takes place at the Rising Sun Bar, Clashmore. Our lucky €20 spot prizes winners this week were: Roger Hynes, Alex Remington, Pat Dalton, Mary Ann Connery, Mary O’Donovan. Well done to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. CLASHMORE RAMBLERS LOTTO RESULTS Our weekly Clashmore Ramblers Alpha Lotto draw took place on Sunday night last, September 9th. Our letters drawn were: H, N, Q, Z. We had no winner of our Jackpot which now stands at €1,200. The following were our lucky weekly prize winners of €20 each: Veronica Curran, Ann O’Mahoney, Yiju, c/o Eithine. Congratulations to all our winners and thanks to everyone for your support. BALLYCURRANE WALK & FUN DAY Ballycurrane Parents’ Association welcome you all to join them on their annual 5k fun walk in the beautiful countryside surrounding their school followed by a family fun day afterwards, on Sunday, September 23rd. Registration for the walk is just €10 and this takes place at the school. The walk will start and finish at the school, followed by lots of entertainment and refreshments for everyone. JOHNNY McEVOY IN CONCERT St. Declan's Church, Ardmore will host the legendary Johnny McEvoy in Concert on October 26th, which will be a performance not to be missed. Johnny McEvoy has always been highly acclaimed for his excellent shows and his current nationwide concert tour is getting a huge response from his legion of fans.This nostalgia evening of 'Song and Story' features all of Johnny's many 'Hit Songs', including Muirsin Durkan,

Boston Burglar, Those Brown Eyes, Long Long Before Your Time plus some songs from his new album. His songs are haunting, evocative and beautifully presented with many in the folk and ballad style. A number of tickets are still available and can be purchased at Mari Mina Pharmacy Ardmore or from John on 0862330810. Tickets are €30 and this is a fundraiser for St. Declan's Conference of SVP covering the areas Ardmore Grange & Kinsalebeg. CLASHMORE/ KINSALEBEG LADIES FOOTBALL U-8 and U-10 Ladies Football Blitz Saturday, September 8th in Ardmore Well done to our U-8 girls who played in the blitz in Ardmore last Saturday morning in miserable conditions. The girls played some great football against Shamrocks and Ardmore and won both games while showing all the skills they have. Well done girls. On a damp Saturday morning in Ardmore the Clashmore/Kinsalebeg U-10 ladies put in a mighty three game winning event in the Ardmore football blitz. The competiton was Shamrocks first followed by Old Parish and finally local rivals Ardmore. The first game against Shamrocks turned out to be a closer game than expected with scores hard to come by, especially in the first half where it ended with Clashmore leading two points to one. It took some time for the team to settle and (our) Aoife was playing for the Shamrocks who were short, but Lauren and Abbey put points on the board to go in at halftime with little in the difference on the scoreboard. The second half started with Sive settling in and clearing some great ball. Sive was looking up before she kicked the ball to find her team-mate and this giving the forward line chances to score. Lilly started to get more of the ball and was powering forward to score a great goal, which drove on the team. Ali caught the ball over her head more than once and this lifted the team. A super save by Alesha in the middle of the second half kept the Clashmore flag flying and Fia was beginning to get into top gear where Clashmore were making more forwards runs in waves at the Shamrocks backs who were not able to handle constant pressure from Libby and Tirna. Tirna turned on the style and took a great pass from Holly to score an important goal. Fia finished the game with a fine individual point from play. Next up were Old Parish and Clashmore were a lot more comfortable on the ball this time. Sive and Abbey were connecting well with some perfect passes. Lilly was fighting for the ball and winning it to send some great kicks into the dangerous forward line of Tirna and Libby. Libby was now winning ball and setting up Tirna who ended on a personal tally of 1-2 in this game. Ali was very strong in midfield and was impressive in the art of catching the ball over her head. She must be practising this at home to say that she was so good at it. Alesha had some great kick-outs to find her team-mates and it was full steam ahead where Clashmore finished this game with several scores from Lauren, Ali Abbey, Fia, Holly and Lilly. Holly showed great form in side stepping the Old Parish defender

and kicking to Abbey who buried the ball in the Old Parish net. Final game was against the hosts Ardmore, who have big plans for expansion on the GAA grounds, fair play to them. Clashmore had taken a break before this game and were well fed thanks to the generosity of the hosts. Maybe this was an Ardmore tactic as Ardmore early on were giving Clashmore plenty to think about. But the tide turned and Clashmore took over the game. Abbey and Sive were lording the back line setting up attack after attack. Ali was everywhere and totally comfortable on the ball giving some great passes but also ready to take the ball forward and scored 1-3 herself in this last game. Lauren showed that she is also practising at home and was good in all three games. When it comes to energy and determination, Fia powers away in every game and is solid out when she is on the ball. Fia spent time in goals where she played well but Fia is far more valuable to the team outfield. Holly was getting in on the action and made a great block where the Clashmore crowd gave a big cheer. Libby was busy setting up Tirna for scores and Tirna was delivering the results for the team. Lilly scored maybe, the goal of the day in the final game. Abbey must be practising her long kicks, as she was able to deliver accurate long distance shots to set up scoring opportunities for Holly in the inside line. Three wins out of three for the u10 ladies, but always more room for improvement. Thanks very much to Ardmore, who had plenty of goodies for the players and the parents. As we are very, very disappointed over loosing to Ring by a point in the senior football quarter-final, a game we deserved more from, our focus this week will be to more than rattle the All Ireland junior hurling champions. Clashmore abu. U-12 Ladies Football Quarter-Final Clashmore/Kinsalebeg -v- Old Parish Clashmore/Kinsalebeg ladies u-12 footballers reached the Western quarter-final played in Clashmore on Monday night, August 27th where a sizeable Clashmore attendance came out to support the girls on a pleasant evening at the grounds. Clashmore were first off the mark with a fine point from Alex who showed great skill to get into a scoring position. Aoife, who was carrying an injury into the game showed, was

clearly up for this game and was consistent throughout battling and winning position. Brona pulled off a mighty save in the 6th minute where Old Parish was through for a sure goal only to be denied. Patricia pointed for Clashmore scoring from a very difficult angle. Old Parish, with many more players on the age, came back and finished with 2-2 at the end of the first quarter to Clashmore’s 0-02. Quarter two started with a touch of brilliance from Fia who finished off a great move by burying the ball in the back of the Old Parish net. Abbey was moved to midfield with Fia where Abbey was catching some great ball and giving excellent passes to set up attacks for Clashmore. Lilly and Sive had a great hand passing move up the field only to be blocked by the Old Parish defence. Katlyn was working hard in defence giving the ball to midfield and there nothing between the teams at the end of quarter two. Ali was showing well and caught a great ball over her head. Nadia, always a consistent warrioress, was making life difficult for Old Parish and took position back off Old Parish on a few occasions. Amy took position from Old Parish and was in for a great chance only for the ball to finish slightly wide of the target. Grace was showing great form and was giving some great passes to try and set up counter attacks. Laura came in and made two brave tackles one after the other to get a great roar from the home crowd. Quarter three started with Patricia in the forward line where she was able to outfield her opponents for the ball. Aoife made another super block early in quarter three, as did Brona in goals. Fia pointed in the 7th minute and the midfield pairing of Abby and Fia was working well. Ali fought through to nearly point on the 9th minute. Kirsten and Lia were showing well for the ball in defence. Old Parish got stronger as the game went on. Caoimhe and Holly were picking up some great loose ball as Lauren kicked a super long-range shot, which went narrowly past the post. Tirna took on the backs and went past three Old Parish players only to have her shot blocked. Lia and Lauren brought new energy into the team but it was not to be as Old Parish finished out the game in a strong manner and we wish them well in the semi-final.

Parish of Aglish, Ballinameela and Mount Stuart CHANGE OF OCTOBER MASS TIMES Please note from Sunday, October 14th the following Mass times in the Parish will change. The new times will be Mount Stuart 9.45 a.m. and Aglish will be 11.00 a.m. PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL We are appealing for new members to join our Parish Pastoral Council. For further details contact our Parish Priest or any member of the present Council. FIRST HOLY COMMUNION Thanks to the parents of children whose names were put forward over the last few weekends to receive First Holy Communion in 2019 at Masses in Ballinameela and Aglish.

Clashmore and Piltown Parish NO WEEKDAY MASS Please note for this week only there will be no weekday morning Mass in Clashmore or Piltown Churches. WEEKEND MASS TIMES Piltown – Saturday Vigil Mass – 6.00 p.m. Clashmore – Sunday morning – 9.00 a.m.

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Man’s Best Friend Fundraiser fetches €8,000 for Cancer Support House By Christy Parker

MAN’S best friend has further enhanced his – and her – credentials after Youghal’s Bark for ARC fundraising walk earned over €8,000 for the town’s Cork ARC Cancer Support Centre. The money was raised through a €10 participation fee, along with sponsorship card donations, donations to collection buckets, an associated raffle and also hand-sewn bandanas for the caring canines. It looked like every dog met every other dog from across West Waterford and East Cork as over 450 canines gathered at the Green Park for the two-kilometre jaunt to the Claycastle boardwalk and back. The family-friendly atmosphere was immediately apparent as Cobh singer Caroline Fraher’s honeyed version of Céline Dion’s The Prayer touched hearts and brought focus to the purpose prior to departure. Youghal woman Cecelia Fitzgerald added resonance with her self-penned poem marking the occasion. There was a very strong west Waterford representation, reflecting yet again the region’s sincere and generous commitment to the centre since its earliest beginnings over a decade ago. Under idyllic, warm conditions and with every tail wagging pal seeming to have at least three humans in tow, not a growl was heard as the assemblage came into line at 2.00 p.m. ALL INCLUSIVE Here in one spot (quite a few Spots probably) we had the tall, the short, the pot-bellied, the thin, the languid, the floppyeared, the dopey-eyed, the restless, the friendly, the aloof, the lazy-looking, the nervous, the calm, the gorgeous, the highly unattractive, the scratching and the downright scary. Their dogs didn’t care about that however! They just wanted a walk ideally

Eamonn Cunningham and Shelly from Tallow but living in Dungarvan. with a wide variety of smells. Up Lighthouse Hill the procession snaked, good humour in step with purpose as it reached the top of the hill and began its descent towards the Strand promenade. As the walkers and the walked passed a veterinary practice, the dogs seemed to quicken their steps for a moment! Several participants eschewed the set route and spanned out along the beach, which did nothing to diminish the sense of goodwill and community that the occasion emitted. The money was raised through a €10 participation fee, along with sponsorship card donations, donations to collection buckets and an associated raffle. Event organiser Tina O’Driscoll wishes to thank “everyone who walked who sponsored a walker and who helped in any way whatsoever to make this year’s fundraiser such as wonderful success.”

Dara, Sarah and Brian Murphy, from Youghal, with Buddy.

The Cork ARC Cancer Support House on Friar Street Youghal, was established thanks to generous support from the people of West Waterford and East Cork. The service is free of charge to cancer patients, family members, carers and friends. Cork ARC Cancer Support House offers a drop in service every Wednesday between 10.00 a.m. and 4.00 p.m. and offers counselling, therapeutic massage and reflexology to visitors, again free of charge. No appointments or referrals necessary. Telephone support is also available every Wednesday, on (024) 91654.

About the start.

Youghal’s 2015 Special Olympics swimming silver medallist Seán Coleman with dog Bobby.

Tobins from Tallow – Left to Right: Ruby, Denise, Jonathan, Megan, Richard, David and Jessica with canines Lexi, Toby and Bailey.

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NOTAI NA GAELTACHTA OÍCHE CHULTÚIR – DÉ hAOINE 21ú MEÁN FÓMHAIR Beidh oíche chultúir linn arís tráthnóna Dé hAoine 21ú Meán Fómhair, 2018. Beidh dhá imeacht ar siúl i nGaeltacht na nDéise d’oíche chultúir. Beidh taispeántas ag Dánlann Joan Clancy idir 5.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m., tuilleadh eolais: 086-8134597 / info@joanclancygallery.com. Beidh ceolchoirm ar siúl i Halla Cholmán sa Sean Phobal ag 8i.n. leis na ceoltóirí aitheanta Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, Paddy Tutty agus aoi speisialta Dónal Clancy. Tuilleadh eolais 058 46664 / cfdeise@gmail.com. Mar is gnáth beidh gach ócáid saor in aisce agus tá fáilte roimh chách. Culture Night will be here again on Friday, 21st September. There will be two events taking place in Gaeltacht na nDéise. There will be an exhibition in Joan Clancy Gallery from 5.00 p.m. - 9.00 p.m., further info 086-8134597 / info@joanclancygallery.com. There will also be a concert in Halla Cholmán in An Sean Phobal at 8.00 p.m. with the renowned musicians Caoimhín Ó Fearghail, Paddy Tutty and special guest Dónal Clancy. Further info: 058-46664 / cfdeise@gmail.com. As usual, all events will be free and all are welcome to attend. COISTE MAISITHE NA RINNE Beidh glanadh na dtránna ar siúl ag Coiste Maisithe na Rinne 2 - 4in, Dé Sathairn 15 Meán Fómhair ag An Coinigéar, Poll a’ Phúca, Baile na nGall agus Heilbhic. Cuirfear málaí bruascair ar fáil.Tá fáilte roimh chách, tabhair leat na páistí chomh maith!

Tuilleadh eolais: 087-9860532. An Rinn Peninsula Community Group are holding a Clean Coasts Beach Clean between 2.00 p.m. - 4.00 p.m. on Saturday, September 15th on the following beaches in An Rinn: An Coinigéar, Poll a’ Phúca, Baile na nGall and Heilbhic. Bags will be provided. Everybody is welcome to pitch in. Bring the kids too! Info: 087-9860532. SEIRBHÍS BUS I nGAELTACHT NA nDÉISE Tá seirbhís bus idir Aird Mhór agus Dún Garbhán ar fáil anois. Tá stadanna in An Sean Phobal, Heilbhic, Baile na nGall, ag Oifig an Phoist agus i Maoil ‘a Choirne. Seirbhís ceithre uair sa ló, Luan go Satharn atá ann. Tuilleadh eolas ar www.locallinkwaterford.ie AN GHAELTACHT CLG TREALLAMH DARA LÁIMHE Tá An Ghaeltacht ag lorg treallamh CLG dara láimhe atá agat sa mbaile! Camáin, clogaid, buataisí, láimhíní srl. Is féidir linn an treallamh seo a úsáid sna scoileanna agus bheadh sé thar a bheith úsáideach. Labhair le coach do pháiste má tá aon rud agat. Is féidir treallamh a fhágaint leis na coaches ag Halla Pobail Na Rinne aon oíche Aoine. SPRAOI – GRÚPA SÚGARTHA NA RINNE Tiocfaidh Spraoi, Grúpa Súgartha do thuismitheoirí agus páistí, le chéile i Halla Pobail na Rinne ar an Aoine beag seo ón 10r.n. go 12i.n. Beidh comhrá deas agus cupán tae/caifé ar fáil. Tuilleadh eolais: tar i dteagmháil le Bríd: 087 7470428. GRÚPA SÚGARTHA I nDÚN GARBHÁN Beidh grúpa súgartha do leanaí

agus tuismitheoirí ag teacht le chéile Dé Máirt i nDún Garbhán.Tá an grúpa lonnaithe i Leabharlann Dhún Garbhán gach Máirt ón 10.30 r.n. go 12 i.n. Beidh scéalaíocht, rannta, ealaíon agus cluichí. Tuilleadh eolais: téigh i dteagmháil le Cabríní 083-4455914 nó cuir r-phost ag cabrini@glornangael.ie. An Irish language playgroup will meet in Dungarvan Library from 10.30 a.m. to 12.00 noon on Tuesday. Further information: contact Cabríní on 083-4455914 or email cabrini@glornangael.ie SCÉIM TÚS An bhfaigheann tú an Liúntas Cuardaitheora Poist? An bhfuil tú dífhostaithe agus ag iarraidh obair a dhéanamh ar tograí pobail? Bíonn deiseanna ar fáil faoin scéim TÚS do dhaoine dífhostaithe sa Rinn agus sa Sean Phobal. Más rud é go bhfuil tú faoi 25 bliain d’aois, tá buntáiste mór ar fáil. Déan teagmháil le cigire TÚS Cian O hAileasa ag 087-3770256 nó Bainisteoir Comhlacht Forbartha na nDéise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin ag 05846664 nó cfdeise@gmail.com Are you on job seekers allowance? Are you Unemployed and interested in working in Local Community Projects? Tús provides work opportunities for all unemployed people in the An Rinn/An Sean Phobal area. If you are less than 25 years of age there will be a major financial incentive for participating. Contact the Tús supervisor Cian O hAileasa at 087-3770256 or the manager of Comhlacht Forbartha na nDeise, Críostóir Ó Faoláin 058-46664. CAIRDE NA GAELTACHTA Buaileann Cairde na

Gaeltachta, Cumann Gníomhaíochta Lucht Scoir i nGaeltacht na nDéise, le chéile an céad Máirt den mhí ag 3 i.n. in Ionad Pobail na Rinne. Tá fáilte is fiche roimh cách. SEIRBHÍS DOCHTÚRA Bíonn an Dr Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú ar fáil i gcomhair coinne in Ionad Pobail na Rinne, Dé Máirt agus Déardaoin ach é a chur in áirithe roimh ré. Déan teagmháil le Strandside Medical i gcomhair tuilleadh eolais, 058 41227. Dr. Gráinne Ní Fhoghlú is available on appointment in the Health Centre in Ionad Pobail na Rinne on Tuesday and Thursday.

Contact Strandside Medical for further information, 058-41227. CUMANN NAOMH UINSEANN DE PÓL Má theastaíonn ó éinne teagmháil a dhéanamh le Cumann Naomh Uinseann de Pól sa cheantar, is féidir teacht orthu ag 058-46125 nó 0851422902. The contact numbers for the An Rinn / An tSean Phobail branch of St Vincent de Paul are 058-46125 or 085-1422902. SCÉIM FOLÁIREAMH DO SHEANÓIRÍ Más maith leat cnaipe práinne agus siogairlín a fháil faoin Scéim Foláireamh do Sheanóirí, tar i dteagmháil linn – 058-46664,

cfdeise@gmail.com. If you think you could benefit from a panic button and pendant under the Seniors Alert Scheme, contact us on 058-46664, cfdeise@gmail.com. MEÁIN SHÓISIALTA / TEAGMHÁIL / CONTACT Is féidir an nuacht is déanaí agus eolas faoi imeachtaí a bheidh ar siúl sa Rinn agus sa Seanphobal a fháil ar an leathanach Facebook atá ag an gComhlucht Forbartha agus táimid ar fáil ar Twitter anois chomh maith – @cfdeise. If anybody has events / news to be included in Nótaí na Gaeltachta, send them to cfdeise@gmail.com or 058-46664.

Lewis Power, William Power, Rosie Sheehan, Seamus Power and Nora Power enjoying the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

All are welcome to Oíche Chultúir-Culture Night in Joan Clancy Gallery ALL are welcome to pop in to Joan Clancy Gallery in Mweelahorna, An Rinn on Friday, September 21 in celebration of Culture Night –Oíche Chultúir between 5.00 p.m. 9.00 p.m. “Our visitors will no doubt be

charmed by the fine new work by Ciara Gormley, Eilis O’Toole, Blawnin Clancy, Sinead Ni Chionaola, Rayleen Clancy and John Cullinan and music from 7.30 - 8 pm after which we will serve canapés!” explained Joan. Joan is extremely knowledge-

CIARA GORMLEY © Red Barn (Oil on Fabriano 30x34cm framed).

able about the artists whose work is featured in the gallery. All of the art is available for purchase so if you find a painting that you love, you can bring it home with you. “Bígí linn agus blaisigí den tsaibhreas cultúrtha atá curtha ar fáil saor ... a visit to Joan Clancy Gallery is a fantastic occasion to enjoy some of the craic and wealth of culture and fantastic

scenery in the Waterford Gaeltacht!” said Joan. Joan Clancy Gallery is located between Coláiste na Rinne (Ring College) and the Cunnigar Beach 10k south of Dungarvan and the Greenway, and is well signposted. Eolas –Info: 086 813 4597 info@joanclancygallery.com www.joanclancygallery.com FB: Joan Clancy Gallery

RAYLEEN CLANCY © Wormhole (Oil on canvas 40x50cm).

BLAWNIN CLANCY © Draiocht, Ceann a’ Bhathala, Helvick (Oil on canvas 30x24cm).

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Dungarvan Men’s Shed Toastmasters are back on Thursday, 13th September ACCORDING to Ralph Waldo Emerson the American Philosopher, all the great speakers were bad speakers at first, and that may well be the reason why Toastmasters are now returning for their 27th season in Dungarvan. With a stated mission to empower individuals to become more effective communicators and leaders, Dungarvan Toastmasters is one of 16,600 such clubs worldwide, in 143 countries. Our local club has been described as both supportive and fun, facilitating a wide variety of speeches, from storytelling, jokes and best man speeches, to workplace presentations, professional pitches and even speeches for winning over a hostile audience. President for 2018, James Boyd explained how the process works;“In Toastmasters, members are given the tools, with a choice of ten specialised learning paths, to help themselves. Nervous or hesitant speakers are supported and encouraged all the way by other members, and each member works at a pace that suits themselves. There is no pressure. We all help one another, and celebrate each member’s individual achievements as if they were our own”. Members will be offered a tailored, flexible and interactive way to develop skills in both communication and leadership. Individual pathways lead to proficiency in multiple areas, including motivation, influencing and communications within relationships. Along the way, there are lots of opportunities to take part in Club and Area competitions, meet with members of other clubs and enjoy many a lively and witty evening in the company of fellow toastmasters. In Dungarvan, the local Toastmaster Club meets at 8.00 p.m. on the second and fourth Thursday of each month in the Park Hotel, starting this week the 13th September. Guests and new members are always very welcome. For more information on Dungarvan Toastmasters, contact: James on 086-0487671.

Waterford City and County Council invites applications for Arts Practice and Venue Grants 2019 ARTS PRACTICE GRANTS Waterford City & County Council is pleased to invite online applications for their 2019 Arts Grants Scheme. For full details of the available grants and their application forms go to waterfordarts.com and in the menu click on Arts Grants / Deontais Ealaíon. The five Arts Act grants available under this application are: • Voluntary/Amateur Grants • Professional Project Grants • Rural Artist's Grants • Playwright & Producer Team • Screenwriter & Producer Team ARTS VENUES The application process will be open shortly for Arts Grants funding to Council developed Venues for 2019. Details and downloadable application forms are also available at www.waterfordarts.com Completed application forms for Arts Venue Grants must be on MS Word and sent as an attachment to conornolan@waterfordcouncil.ie see waterfordarts.com for details. Physical support documentation should be addressed to Conor Nolan, Waterford Council Customer Care Desk, Bailey’s New Street, Waterford by October 2nd at 4.00 p.m. The deadline for receipt of completed applications for these schemes is 4.00 p.m. Monday, October 1st, 2018 Please note grants for individual artists will be under Waterford’s Artlinks Bursaries 2019. These Bursaries will be announced later.

LOTS TO DO AND MANY MORE MILES TO GO Now that the holidays are over, the Shed is a hive of activity and opportunity for all of us with art, outings and music coming up in the Shed between now and Christmas. OUTING TO MIDLETON DISTILLERY AND SPIKE ISLAND We are looking forward to a day out on Tuesday 25th September. In the morning we are planning a tour and whiskey tasting at the Jameson Distillery Experience in Midleton. For over 200 years Jameson called Dublin home, but in 1975 they moved their ever expanding operation to the green expanses of Midleton. In the afternoon we will take a guided tour of Spike Island which during the last 1,300 years has been host to a 6th century Monastery, a 24 acre Fortress, the largest convict depot in the world in Victorian times and centuries of island homes. The island's rich history has included monks and monasteries, rioters and redcoats, captains and convicts and sinners and saints. Today the island is dominated by the 200 year old Fort Mitchel, the star shaped Fortress which became a prison holding over 2,300 prisoners. Spike Island was winner of Europe’s leading tourist attraction 2017 at the World Travel Awards. ON THE ROAD AGAIN FOR A DEMONSTRATION OF GLASS CUTTING AT CRIOSTAL NA RINNE On Thursday, 11th September, a group of our members were invited to Criostal na Rinne located in An Rinn, Dúngarbhán, for a demonstration by Master Glass Cutter and Owner, Eamonn Terry. The demonstration began with an in depth presentation on the processes and chemistry behind glass-making and blowing. Eamonn is an excellent presenter and master glass cutter with over 40 years experience honing his vast knowledge and skill. We were then invited to watch as Eamonn demonstrated that skill by carving by hand a complex pattern on a bowl using a diamond cutting wheel. At the end of the demonstration we were invited into his showroom where he explained the stages of apprenticeship a novice has to go through to

become a "Master Cutter". We were impressed by the degree of skill required. Eamonn showed us some of the pieces he was commissioned to make including a bowl for the President of the United States of America. It was a wonderful insight into the world of a Master Crystal Cutter who is part of our own community. Thank you Eamonn for inviting us into your Studio and best of luck with your business in the future. ART FOR FUN –A NEW EXCITING ADVENTURE BEGINNING THIS WEEK FOR OUR MEMBERS Chris Heaphy our Treasurer and Resident Artist in the true sense of the ethos of the Shed has kindly offered us an opportunity to learn a new skill when he will share his knowledge and skill with us during the Art for Fun classes. On Wednesday, 12th September of our existing and new members will begin a journey to explore their creative skills in the Shed. With the onset of short winter days and long evenings, time passes slowly. Being creative and learning new skills are the means and ways of alleviating those winter blues. "Art for Fun" in the Shed is exactly the tonic needed to lift spirits and fill our time creatively. Come and join us at the Shed as you gain insight into seeing our beautiful world through the eyes of an armature enthusiastic artist. Remember......this is "Art for Fun ". Chris tells me that your only commitment is passion, patience, & practice and that he is really looking forward to seeing the results while we will concentrate on ' Still Life' studies only on oils for our first time out. OUR SHED WILL OPEN ON TUESDAY AND THURSDAY NIGHTS 7-9 PM STARTING IN OCTOBER At the recent Committee meeting it was decided to open the Shed on Tuesday and Thursday night from 7-9 pm from 2nd October. AGE ACTION FREE COMPUTER COURSES FOR OLDER PEOPLE MALE AND FEMALES WHO ARE TERRIFIED! Age Action have sent us information about very practical Computer courses for older people who have little or no experi-

POEM In each boreen I come to trek. Memories rise and haunt each step. Lost is the happiness I knew with friends. Tears profusely now descend. I picture often those old scenes. Each season lost like some old dream. Sat together round an open fire. Tae from the Billycan our desire. In summer sunshine and a clear blue sky. We earned our bread in the days gone by. In friendship together we spent each day. Treasured memories stored away. Ger Dalton

ence or for the absolutely terrified about computers and mobile phones which is coming up in September once a week for 5/6 weeks. This One to One training is for over 55’s and is aimed at people who are frustrated by their lack of computer skills and who may think the digital age has been you by or may be confused by well meaning family or colleagues instructions. You will learn how to search the internet, send and receive emails, shop and book flights, use your own Computer, mobile phone, IPad, Tablet,etc All courses are free of charge, places are limited so please contact Age Action TEL: (01) 4756989 NOW to secure you place GOOD LUCK JACK! Jack Nolan our Shed Secretary is moving away from Dungarvan to return to live in his native Co. Wexford. We are most disappointed to lose an honourable gentleman who has done a superb job in the role of Shed

Secretary during the past 12 months. His contribution was immense and in his own quiet way much was achieved to improve the administration side of the Shed.Thanks Jack for your work in the Shed and we send our very best wishes to you and Siobhan in your new home. ABOUT THE SHED You are very welcome to call in to the Shed at Wolfe Tone Road to see what we are about. We are open from 10 am to 1 pm Monday - Friday or contact Oliver Whelan at (089) 4026872 for further information. Follow us on Facebook at Dungarvan Men’s Shed

Sean Cullinane, Jay Murphy, Dick Clancy, Sean Mac Aoire and Richard Heaslip listen attentively to Eamonn Terry in his Studio.

Nick Sheehan and Johnny Sweeney run their experienced eyes over the crystal and recall their days in Dungarvan Crystal.

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Bay Drama, Dungarvan New Restaurant Show from September 15th BAY Drama is a new theatre group based in Dungarvan, Co. Waterford, and we're very pleased to announce an exciting new performance with Crew’s Restaurant, Dungarvan - aimed squarely at entertaining locals and the huge number of visitors to The Waterford Greenway. Written and produced specifically for Crew's, Dungarvan's best seafood restaurant, Bay Drama has created a free 20minute weekend show for lunchtime diners, Saturdays and Sundays for 4 weeks from September 15th. A very welcome innovation for visitors and those living in West Waterford, the show highlights the area’s great history, very interesting people & places, and why there is just so much in the

Déise to do. With the enormous explosion in popularity of The Waterford Greenway, Dungarvan's restaurant area now experiences huge demand for great food & excellent dining experiences - and this fun lunchtime show gives all that and more to diners at Crew’s. Bay Drama was created by Jim Hyde of Lismore this year and, unusually, came about through direct request by the Horsom family who own Crew's, who want to support new arts and business development in Dungarvan by putting to use all 3 floors of Crew's. It's a 1600's building they've brought back from the brink of ruin, and the owner George Horsom is very keen to see each floor become a vital part of the food, tourism,

arts and business communities of County Waterford and the South-East. Jim Hyde of Bay Drama says, "With a background in all sorts of theatre and performance, I thought this was a great chance to do something very interesting and novel, especially for the broadest base of audiences. Drama is not just going to theatres at night - you can have a lot of fun being very entertaining in new spaces, and Crew's is a fantastic opportunity. "I had a hip replacement this summer and, frankly, lying around the house recovering is not enough. Keeping the brain happy and staying creative keeps me going, so setting up a new business and employing people is very exciting. Bay Drama is my

chance to offer widely appealing entertainment happily enjoyed by everyone. "For this show, I've got all ages involved - at one end is the very funny schoolboy, Gearóid Curran of Dungarvan, who's been in lots of local Pantos, while we've also got the hilarious David Mansfield of Old Parish, who's been in shows for years." The Bay Drama show is free to lunch diners and to celebrate Crew's has created a new Special Menu of a Starter and Main for €17 (fresh lamb, seafood or chicken, bought each day from local markets and food providers). Performances are every Saturday & Sunday at 1.30PM for 4 weeks: September 15th & 16th September 22nd & 23rd

September 29th & 30th October 6th & 7th By the way, Bay Drama's innovation also hits many local development targets, as it strongly aims to support increased visitor footfall to Dungarvan and the Georgian Quarter, plus further increase the recognition and profile of Dungarvan as a great place for food and the arts, in Ireland and abroad.

To see the show, experience the new Menu and discover the Crew’s building’s history, call 058-23422, visit crews.ie, or chat to Becky and Louise, the front of house team. Crew's is on Church street, by Dungarvan Castle and Old Market House Arts Centre. Jim Hyde Bay Drama 0861608475 www.baydrama.ie

Take Two! launch CD ALL local lovers of traditional music are in for another treat next Tuesday night (18th) when the latest CD is to be launched in the Local Bar. This time it's two local lads, great friends and superb musicians, namely, Caoimhin Ó Fearghail from An Rinn and Paddy Tutty from sweet Dungarvan town! Anyone who has even the slightest knowledge of traditional music would know these two boys, whether when on stage for Caladh Nua or plying their trade in sessions locally. It's often said that the best music, just like hurling in a way, is the simplest. Take the title of this CD – simply called "Flute & Fiddle". That's what it is- duet music of the highest order. What does one want when listening to two musicians playing together? Tuning, pace, choice of tunes and empathy. In this offering, all of those elements are there in spades. There's a lovely mixture of well known tunes and new tunes, in some cases combined and in other cases, new compositions given a separate platform, as for example, Seamus Creagh's two polkas. There are also lovely versions

of well known tunes, with The Laurel Tree a classic example, one they heard from Sligo whistle player, Jim Donoghue. That, of course, is only the start of it when we think of Caoimhín and Paddy. Caoimhín is one of those musicians who could play any instrument, Here he confines himself to the flute and guitar/bouzouki, but he could just as easily add the pipes, whistle – ah – any instrument he wanted! As for Paddy, it's the same- he adds bodhran but could play the banjo and- wait for it- he made the fiddle himself! So, from making, to sourcing to playing- these boys have it all. And as a further bonus on a Tuesday night in mid September, they'll have that superb guitar player Donal Clancy and the host who is a master on the bodhran, Donnchadha Gough on stage with them. Where else would one be given this musical treat right on our doorsteps? That's it, you all have to be in the Local next Tuesday night and you won't be disappointed. Attend and buy!

Caoimhin Ó Fearghail and Paddy Tutty

Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s November Production is . . . (drum roll) . . . “Lady Windermere’s Fan” by Oscar Wilde WE are delighted to announce that our November production is to be Oscar Wilde’s first great dramatic success, “LADY WINDERMERE’S FAN”.When this play premiered at the St. James’s Theatre in London Wilde appeared before the curtains after the third act, cigarette in hand, and told the opening night audience; “Ladies and Gentlemen, I have enjoyed this evening immensely. The actors have given us a charming rendering of a delightful play, and your appreciation has been most intelligent. I congratulate you on the great success of your performance, which persuades me that you think almost as highly of the play as I do myself!” Along with the cast of 16 talented actors, Club member, Deirdre Collender will be working hard during the coming months to bring Dungarvan Dramatic Club’s production of this timeless classic, from page to stage. We wish Deirdre and her cast all the best in their endeavours. As well as some Club stalwarts, we are delighted to welcome some new members who will be performing with the Club for the first time. In the roles of Lady Windermere and Mrs Erlynne we welcome in particular,

Eleanor Hennessy and Gina McGrath. We hope this will be your first of many productions with us. The roles of Lord Windermere and the Duchess of Berwick will be performed by longstanding and talented Club members, Con O’Sullivan and Padraigin Ni Chadhla. Her “chatterbox” daughter, Lady Agatha, will be played by Ann Marie Hayes. Lord Darlington, Lord Augustus Lorten will be played by Paul Coffey and Dave Pollock respectively with the role of Parker, the Butler, being shared by Martin Landers and David Mansfield. Orla Glascott and Charlie O’Donoghue are taking on the challenge of playing Mr. Dumby and Mr. Cecil Graham (women playing men’s parts?! whatever will they think of next? - I hear

you say - but it has been done before, and to great acclaim). Carol Elstead Thomas, Louise Clarke, and Sandra Landers will play Lady Plymdale, Lady Jedburgh and Lady Cynthia Graham and Marlene Kirby will take on the role of Mrs. CowperCowper – all with great aplomb! Where there’s a Butler there’s bound to be a maid and Muireann Nic Caba will don the apron in the part of Rosalie, the Maid, in this production. A rich and varied array of talent for what promises to be an outstanding production of a wonderful play and a memorable night of theatre. So mark the dates in your diaries November 21st to 24th for DDC’s production of Lady Windermere’s Fan. Watch this space for further updates!

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Cherish The Ladies announce their “Heart of the Home” 2018 Ireland Tour The Local, Dungarvan, on Monday, 15th October, at 8.00 p.m. GRAMMY-nominated Irish American super-group Cherish The Ladies are making the final preparations for their tour or Ireland in support of their brand new release, “Heart Of The Home” which kicks off at the Dunamaise Arts Centre in Portlaoise, Co. Laois, on September 15th and will play a total of fourteen dates around Ireland before bringing the show back stateside to America. For Cherish the Ladies staggering seventeenth recording, “Heart of the Home”, the Ladies traveled back to their ancestral homeland in rural Co. Clare, drawing inspiration from the ancient history and rugged landscape of the Wild Atlantic Way. The album is a wonderful blend of the old and the new featuring lively dance music, heart wrenching slow airs and stellar singing by some of the leading voices in Ireland. Throughout the recording, the ladies take centuries-old music that has been passed down from generation to generation and make it their own with tasteful new arrangements and talented renditions. Interspersed throughout are catchy newly composed melodies from the band that are certain to become traditional staples in their own right. Some of the finest voices that Ireland has to offer are featured as guest artists on Heart Of The Home. Ireland’s top entertainer, Nathan Carter, performs the title track; Co. Clare songstress Kate Purcell sings “Glenties”, while

Galway balladeer Don Stiffe performs “Shadow Of A Singer And His Song”. Newfoundland’s Ennis Sisters join with “Ambletown” and rising star, Molly O’Riordan offers a beautiful version of “The Little Thatched Cabin”. Each song has been carefully selected and showcases the musicality and versatility of this outstanding ensemble which includes Joanie Madden (New York, flute, whistles, harmony vocals), Mary Coogan (New York, guitar, banjo, mandolin) Mirella Murray (County Galway, accordion), Kathleen Boyle (Glasgow, piano, harmony vocals) and Nollaig Casey (County Cork, fiddle). Leader and founder, Joanie Madden, formed the all-female super group in New York City in 1985 to celebrate the rise of extraordinary women in what had been a male-dominated Irish music scene and for more than three decades this extremely talented group has performed all over the world at the finest performing arts centres and international festivals and have been the invited guest artists at The White House and the Olympics. The New York Times calls their music “passionate, tender, and rambunctious,” and the Washington Post praises their “astonishing array of virtuosity.” They’ve won recognition as the BBC’s Best Musical Group of the Year and even have a street named after them in the Bronx, Joanie Madden and Cherish the Ladies! They’ve collaborated with such

musicians as The Boston Pops, The Clancy Brothers, the Chieftains, Vince Gill, Nanci Griffith, Pete Seeger, Don Henley, Arlo Guthrie and Maura O’Connell as well as being the featured soloist with almost 300 nights of symphony orchestras. Heart of the Home is a riveting live show that includes a spectacular blend of virtuoso instrumental talents, beautiful vocals, captivating arrangements and stunning step dancing guaranteed to have the audience singing, clapping and tapping its feet as they are regaled with heart warming and hilarious stories from leader and front woman Joanie Madden, an All-Ireland flute and whistle champion named by The Irish Voice Newspaper as one of the Top 25 Most Influential Irish Americans of the past quarter century. Cherish the Ladies level of artistic, historic, and purely enticing entertainment is unlike any in its genre. As their reputation and admiration from both fans and critics alike continues to grow, Cherish The Ladies blazes forward into another decade of music making. Catch them if you can! “It is simply impossible to imagine an audience that wouldn’t enjoy what they do,” Boston Globe You can catch up with Cherish The Ladies – Heart of the Home at The Local, Grattan Square, Dungarvan, on Monday, 15th October, at 8.00 p.m.

By Tamara Ní Shíocháin NÍL aon dabht ach go raibh 1847 an bhliain is measa i stair na hÉireann agus faoi dheireadh, 170 bliain ina dhiaidh sin, rinneadh an chéad scannán faoin Gorta Mór. Cuireadh Black 47 amach i bpictiúrlanna in Éirinn an tseachtain seo. Bhí sé stiúrtha ag Lance Daly agus tá aisteoirí iontacha sa scannán freisin idir na haisteoirí idirnáisiúnta agus na hÉireannaigh. Bhí Martin Feeney (James Frecheville) ag troid leis an arm na Breataine in Afganastáin agus nuair a thánaig sé ar ais go dtí Conamara, bhí gach mac máthar imithe (fuair siad bás den ocras nó bhog said go Meiriceá), a chlann san áireamh. Thug Feeney faoi deara gur bhain roinnt daoine

Éireannacha tairbhe as an nGorta mar bhí said ag obair leis na Briotanaigh. Sa scannán, tá sé ag iarraidh díoltas a bhaint amach ach ag an am céanna tá sé ag iarraidh pionós a sheachaint mar thréigh sé an arm. Is rud an-tábhachtach í an Ghaeilge sa scannán mar úsaidtear an Ghaeilge chun idirdhealú a dhéanamh idir na daoine a bhí ag fulaingt agus na daoine a bhí ag baint tairbhe as an nGorta. Ina theannta sin, is léir go ndearna siad a lán taighde mar go raibh go leor fíricí stairiúla ann. Ach ó am go chéile, tá sé soiléir nach raibh buiséad an-mhór acu go háirithe sna radhairc trodaireachta. Ach é sin ráite, is é an chéad scannán faoin Gorta Mór, bhí an aisteoireacht thar barr agus bhí an cineamatagrafaíocht an-éifeachtach. Ráta: 4/5

The Nun By Bill Tubbritt THE Conjuring universe has been extended yet again with this now the fifth instalment in the franchise.The Nun, like its predecessors before it, is a prequel to the events of The Conjuring. The movie was released by Warner Bros Pictures and was directed by Corin Hardy and written by Gary Dauberman with a cast consisting of Demián Bichir,Taissa Farmiga and Jonas Bloquet, to name just a few. The plot is set in the 1950s at a Romanian Abbey where a young Nun has apparently taken her own life under very strange circumstances. A team from the Vatican, consisting of a Priest with a sinister past and a young Nun just weeks away from taking her final vows, are sent to investigate when it is feared the Abbey is no longer a holy place after everything that has occurred there. During their investigation the two uncover the unholy secrets of the Abbey while comforting a demonic Nun who threatens not only their lives but also their faith and their souls. The original Conjuring movie was excellent in all respects but unfortunately the prequels that have followed have really not lived up to the movie with the exception of maybe Annabel 2. The Nun is the latest attempt to branch out some of the characters from the conjuring, taking them into their own standalone movies. The movie

itself has a pretty solid and interesting plot and also some really strong acting performances that help to sell the jump out scare tactics that really do come thick and fast throughout.The Nun is a very decent horror film and is definitely an improvement from the previous movies in this horror franchise. Rating 3/5

CROSS RUGBY LEGENDS CYCLE

Shane O’Dwyer, Cycle Organiser, pictured at the end of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan last Saturday. The event saw rugby legends David and Paul Wallace, Mick Galwey, Shane Byrne and Gordon Darcy, among others stay in The Park Hotel as they participated in the three day charity cycle along the Ancient East raising funds for C.R.O.S.S. Charity and Cancer Research in St. James's Hospital & Trinity College, Dublin.

David Gaffney pictured on the Coast Road during the final stage of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle in aid of Cancer of Research which was based at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

[Dan McGrath]

Eugene Tobin pictured on the Coast Road during the final stage of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle in aid of Cancer of Research which was based at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan.

[Dan McGrath]

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Cyclists pictured on the Coast Road during the final stage of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle in aid of Cancer of Research which was based at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Cyclists pictured on the Greenway during the final stage of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle which was based at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Cyclists including Rugby Legend Paul Wallace (Right) pictured on the Greenway during the final stage of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle which was based at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Rugby Legend Shane Byrne pictured passing O’Mahony’s Durrow during the final stage of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle which was based at The Park [Dan McGrath] Hotel, Dungarvan.

Cyclists leave Dunmore East on the final stage of the Three Day Friends of Cross Rugby Legends Cycle in aid of Cancer Research. [Dan McGrath]

Rugby Legend Mick Galwey pictured during the final stage of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle which was based at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

Rugby Legend Paul Wallace pictured passing O’Mahony’s Durrow during the final stage of the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle which was based at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan. [Dan McGrath]

RUGBY LEGENDS CYCLE OFFICIAL DINNER

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Jack O’Hare, Niall O’Herilhy and Karen Phelan pictured with Mick Galwey at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

Karen Phelan, Johnny Curran and Eoin Phelan pictured with Rugby Legend Shane Byrne at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

Mary & Darren Tutty and Meabh & Jerry Lattimore pictured with Rugby Legend Shane Byrne at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

Eileen and Micheál Fitzgerald and Liz and David Gaffney pictured with Rugby Legend Shane Byrne at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

[Dan McGrath]

Shane Byrne and Larry Bowe, Deputy General Manager Park Hotel, at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

David Cashman, Leanne Deere and Aidan Murphy pictured at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

Former Cork Football Shay Fahey who took part in the Cycle pictured with Eddie Dee at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park [Dan McGrath] Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night.

Irish rugby International Fiona Coughlan and Leanne Deere pictured at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

Paul Wallace, Rugby Legend and Brendan McCarthy pictured at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

Martin Falsey, USA, and Eoin Phelan pictured at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night.

HELVICK SWIM AND BBQ

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RNLI 24th Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ THE Annual Helvick Swim & BBQ on Sunday July 22nd on Helvick Pier in aid of Helvick Lifeboat Station was a truly great day. We were blessed with beautiful July sunshine and balmy sea breezes as the Summer heat wave continued.

“We are grateful to all our sponsors, volunteers, the local media and everyone who helped in any way to make this event the most successful ever in its twenty-four year history!” said Hon Fundraising Chairman Kevin O Morchoe.

“They will be individually thanked in a future issue of this newspaper” he continued. The RNLI is the charity that saves lives at sea. Respect the water! (Words: Joan Clancy. Images © Mary Tobin)

Helvick crew Paidi Breathnach with his son Eoghan at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin] Sponsored swimmer Jamie Hallahan with wife Donna and daughter Ella at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Sponsored swimmer Billy Ryan with his aunt Mary Rose Drummy at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Sponsored swimmers Sinead Walsh, Aoibheann Geary and Richie Foley at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Nick Molloy, Colm Kennedy, Nuala Carroll, Mick Roche and Tommy Power from Slade Swimming Club in Co. Wexford, all of whom took part in the 24th Annual RNLI Helvick Swim from Ballinacourty to Helvick Pier in aid of Helvick Lifeboat Station. [Mary Tobin]

Mary Curran who organized the popular dog show at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Sponsored swimmer Micheál Curran with his son Joe and daughter Emily at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Johnny Lyons with grandson Adam Carey who took part in the sponsored swim, his daughter Dolores Walsh, Hon Treasurer RNLI Dungarvan & Helvick Fundraising Branch and grand-daughter Allannah Carey at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Joan Clancy at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

Sponsored swimmer Sinead Ni Faolain with her proud mother Ella Whelan and Joe Mansfield at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

[Mary Tobin]

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Helvick crew Criostoir O Faolain with his wife Natalia at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Pádraigín Ni Chadhla with sponsored swimmer Áine Cusack and Mary Cusack at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Margaret and John Foley enjoyed the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Sponsored swimmer Linda Bradfield with her daughter Maeve at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

RNLI crew Richard Haynes and Liam Harty at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Siobhán McGrath and her daughter sponsored swimmer Yuna Tiennery at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Pauline O’Donovan, Hugh and Mags Coogan enjoying the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

Pictured on Helvick Pier are Barbara McIntyre, Ann Carroll and her daughter Nuala Carroll from Slade Swimming Club in Wexford who took part in the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim. [Mary Tobin]

Sponsored swimmers Pat Devereux and Darren O Droma, who has the distinction of participating in all twenty-four of the Helvick Swims, at the 2018 [Mary Tobin] RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

The new Queen and King of Helvick Bridget Whelan and her son Criostoir with Mad Hatter Michael Wright and Trish Brabazon at the 2018 RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier. [Mary Tobin]

RNLI Crew Paidi Breathnach with his sons Eoghan and Cormack at the 2018 [Mary Tobin] RNLI Helvick Swim & BBQ on Helvick Pier.

SCHOOL NEWS ST. AUGUSTINE’S COLLEGE

First Year Sports Day 2018 100m GIRLS Class: 1/1 1/2 1/3 1/4 1st M. Hearn C. Whelan T. Casey R. Mackle 2nd K. Kenneally A. Chizhikova M.C. Kiely K. Ryan 3rd C. Lynch S. O’M-White C. W-Barrett M.G. Kiely 100m BOYS 1st O. Leacy N. Radanovic D. Lenane L. Leacy 2nd T. Broderick C. McGrath D. Horgan J. Power 3rd D. Mahony T. Sullivan A. Pettit M. Finnigan LONG JUMP GIRLS 1st K. Kenneally A. Chizhikova A. Noctor R. Mackle 2nd R. Flynn S. O’M-White T. Casey K. Ryan 3rd C. Lynch C. Whelan M. Foley L. Fraher LONG JUMP BOYS 1st S. Power N. Radanovic S. O’Donnell J. Power 2nd R. Douris T. Sullivan A. Pettit L. Leacy 3rd T. Broderick C. Slevin A. K-Bauman B. Walsh SHOT-PUTT GIRLS 1st C. Lynch S. O’M-White C. W-Barrett M. Fitzgerlad 2nd K. Kenneally S. Spolijaric A. Noctor S. Treacy 3rd E. Walsh A. Chizhikova A. O’Connor R. O’Shea SHOT-PUTT BOYS 1st S. Power N. Radanovic A. Pettit F. K-O’Mahony 2nd A. Semenowicz R. O’Brien D. Lenane T. Foley 3rd O. Grant S. Killigrew D. Horgan R. Zelecki 800m GIRLS 1st K. Kenneally A. Chizhikova C. W-Barrett R. Mackle 2nd M. Hearne C. Whelan M.C. Kiely M.G. Kiely 3rd A. Murray S. O’M-White T. Casey N. Lonergan 800m BOYS 1st O. Leacy T. Sullivan K. Moloney J. Power 2nd D. O’Brien C. McGrath D. Lenane D. Mackle 3rd T. Broderick B. Callaghan F. Dwyer L. Leacy Sports Day for 1st Years took place on Thursday last. Organised by Bro P. Lennon, O.S.A., the students enjoyed a day of sporting fun. FIRST YEAR OVERALL WINNERS: 100m GIRLS: 100m BOYS: 1st Molly Hearne Daniel Lenane 2nd Chloe Whelan David Horgan 3rd Katie Kenneally Alex Pettit Long Jump Girls: Long Jump Boys: 1st K. Kenneally Sonny O’Donnell 2nd Angelina Chizhikova A. Pettit 3rd Roísín Mackle Jack Power Shot-Putt Girls: Shot-Putt Boys: 1st Chloe Lynch Noa Vukovic-Radanovic 2nd K. Kenneally A. Pettit 3rd R. Mackle Rory O’Brien 800m Girls: 800m Boys: 1st K. Kenneally Kyle Moloney 2nd A. Chizhikova Tadhg Sullivan 3rd M. Hearne Cormac McGrath Multi event winners will be announced on the medal presentation night, Friday 28th September at 7.00 p.m. Parents are welcome to come to the presentation. The overall winner in the girls, will have her name inscribed on the Fr. O’Donnell, O.S.A., Cup. Likewise, the overall boy will have his name inscribed on the Fr. Moran, O.S.A., Cup.

BLACKWATER COMMUNITY SCHOOL

Junior Cert Results WISHING all our students the very best as they receive their Junior Cert results this Wednesday. TRANSITION YEAR ACTIVITIES The transition year group had a very successful Induction Day recently with a day of many activities as an introduction to the programme and work on team building skills.This week many are beginning their ECDL module, their Gaisce programme and the Young Scientist module to name but a few. CAMOGIE SUCCESS Well done and congratulations to

the students who represented Waterford last weekend in the U14 Camogie blitz in Dublin and in particular to Clodagh Landers, Chloe Power and Rachel Horsom who were part of the U14 team that had a great victory over Kilkenny to become All-Ireland Champions. Also congratulations go to Niamh Rockett who was named in midfield on the RTE Camogie Team of the Year last Sunday night. DEBS PHOTOS Reminder that photos taken at the recent Leaving Cert Debs night can be collected at the School Office.

Smiling 1st Year students pictured with Bro. Patrick Lennon, O.S.A.

Crehana National School is top of the class in Waterford! Schools WEEE Pledge Programme Yields over 1.5 Million AA Batteries in 2017 Carrick-on-Suir school celebrates European Battery Recycling Week TO mark European Battery Recycling Week, which fell on 3rd – 9th September, WEEE Ireland is proud to announce that Crehana National School in Carrick-on-Suir has come top of the class for battery recycling, as part of the WEEE Pledge battery recycling programme. Students and teachers from the school collected the equivalent of 1,600 AA batteries, placing them on top of the leader board in Waterford. The WEEE Pledge programme continues to go from strength to strength as one of Ireland’s most successful environmental schools’ education programmes. The programme’s explosive growth continues apace, and now encompasses a network of more than 2,500

schools. Phenomenally, students and teachers in schools across the country collectively diverted from landfill the equivalent of 1.5 million AA batteries in 2017. Heading into the new academic year, WEEE Ireland aims to bring the environmental programme onto the school curriculum and inspire the next generation to become guardians of our planet. This will include a new set of educational assets for schools and parents, with lesson plans, activity sheets and other materials being provided to help in educating children around ewaste issues, and to support the continued growth of the WEEE Pledge programme. Long standing ambassador for WEEE Ireland’s battery recycling

efforts and everybody’s favourite red head, Bosco is thrilled to see the fantastic efforts of boys and girls across the country, and was on hand to remind everyone of the worthy cause they are supporting by taking part; “Every battery that is recycled as part of WEEE Pledge helps to provide important support to WEEE Ireland’s charity partner, LauraLynn, Ireland’s Children’s Hospice. By taking the WEEE Pledge to recycle, schools are helping families to make the most of precious lives, because for them, ’every moment matters, every battery counts’. So, by taking the WEEE Pledge today, schools can really recycle for good!” Speaking of the laudable effort students and staff have made

across the country, Stacey Moloney of WEEE Ireland said: “We are extremely grateful for the hard work that students, families, and staff have once again contributed, in managing to collect such an impressive volume of waste batteries. Because of their efforts, we were able to add to our monetary contributions to our long-standing charity partner LauraLynn, which will go a long way to support the incredible work of Ireland’s only children’s hospice.” Communities around the country are encouraged to recycle their waste batteries in local shops throughout the year. For further information on how your school can take the WEEE Pledge today visit www.weeepledge.ie

30% increase in sales of head lice treatments Number of cases jumps after school holidays end - Liz Murray, Pharmarist & Owner, Murray's CarePlus Pharmacy, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford CarePlus Pharmacy, Ireland’s leading chain of independent community pharmacies, has reported a 30% increase in sales of head lice prevention and treatment products in the past week. The spike in sales coincides with the end of Summer holidays, and the return to school for hundreds of thousands of pupils across Ireland. Head lice are tiny insects that are the size of a pencil tip when they hatch, but which can grow up 3mm long. They move by climbing from person to person, and feed off the human scalp which causes a characteristic itch. “Since the schools reopened, we have seen a lot of stressed parents seeking out treatment for head lice. People need to realise that it’s never a reflection on the hygiene of a child, as head lice can affect anyone,” said Liz Murray, Pharmacist & Owner, Murray's

CarePlus Pharmacy, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. “While many people tackle the issue with a traditional lice comb, there are a number of medicated lotions and sprays that can help. The most important thing to do is to use the treatment properly, and repeat as instructed after seven days. This helps minimise the risk of the return of the lice”. Liz’s top five tips for dealing with head lice are; • Don’t panic - and ask your pharmacist for help • When using a lice comb, wash the hair first and methodically comb the hair from top to bottom - The louse will be glued to the hair shaft about ¼ inch to ½ inch from the top of the head. • Remove lice before moving to the next

section of hair • If using lotions or sprays, check how long they have to be left in the hair before brushing • Check for baby lice hatching from eggs three to five days after you use a product Liz also says a regular routine will help: “It’s a good idea to do weekly head checks, especially in the ‘hot spots’. These are the back of the neck, behind the ears, and part lines. A louse is as small as a pencil tip - so look closely! They are fast too. Be careful not to mistake a louse for dandruff, dirt or product for a nit. Remember, if you can blow it away, it’s not a nit”! Anyone who has concerns about head lice should seek help from their nearest CarePlus, where staff have been trained to offer the best advice, free-of-charge.

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ÁRD SCOIL NA nDÉISE

Árd Scoil na nDéise students volunteer at the Papal Mass RECENTLY we volunteered to steward at the World Meeting of Families, the Papal Mass. We left Dungarvan bright and early on the Saturday morning, we were very nervous as we didn’t know what to expect. We arrived at our host school shortly after 1.00 p.m. We were hosted by St. Joseph's School in Lucan. We were happily greeted by students and teachers. Sister Concepta welcomed all the volunteers in an opening ceremony, we then received special souvenirs kindly provided by the Sisters of Mercy and Presentation Sisters. Before we left to go to our training at Phoenix Park we attended a short Mass at a local church. At Phoenix Park we received the last of our training and were given the uniforms and ID badges we would be wearing on the day of the Papal Mass.We went back to the school where we received dinner and had an early night. Sunday morning we had a very early start, 4.30 a.m. After a long walk in the rain we arrived at our station in Phoenix Park. It was now about 6:30 a.m. The Mass wasn’t starting until 3.00 p.m. however the entertainment started at 11.00 a.m. As volunteers, we had to help the public find their area to stand, but at the last minute we were moved and were allocated to the VIP area, we assisted Monsignors, Bishops and Cardinals while they gave out the Eucharistic Bread. As it was raining we held special umbrellas over them to ensure they would not get soaked and to highlight where the Host was available. The Mass finished just before 5.00 p.m. and we had a long walk back to the bus. Thankfully, we were back on the road at around 8.00 p.m., and of course we stopped for a McDonalds on the way home!! Looking back on the weekend, we realise how lucky we were to get that experience. Not many people get to see the Pope never mind being within a metre of him! It was a tough weekend but we will cherish the memories for the rest of our lives. Written by Mollaí Gough & Dearbhla Ní hAllacháin 5th Year Árd Scoil na nDéise

Students and Teachers from Ard Scoil na nDeise taking their places to volunteer at the Papal Mass.

ST. DECLAN’S COMMUNITY COLLEGE

New School Year at St. Declan’s Community College TWO long standing members of the school staff retired over the Summer – teacher Ms. N. Hartery and SNA Ms. M di Fenza. The school community would like to acknowledge the dedication and commitment shown by both staff members over many years and would like to wish them and their families many years of health and happiness in their retirement. FIRST YEARS 2018 - 2019 St. Declan’s Community College welcomed 161 first years into the school on Friday, 24th August. This is the largest intake of first year students in the history of the school. To facilitate the increase in the overall student population in the school, two new temporary classrooms have been set up in the school grounds. The first years have been divided into 6th class groups and the staff and 5th Year student mentors are busy helping to make the transition from Primary to Secondary school as easy as possible for them. STATE EXAMS Congratulations to the Leaving Cert Class of 2018 on their excellent results. A number of our students achieved between 500 and 600+ points. Students have now received offers of College places and various

courses. All in St Declan’s wish the Leaving Cert class of 2018 every success in the next stage of their lives. Our Transition Year students eagerly await the result of the JC exams which will be issued on Wednesday, 12th September. GAA SUPER GAMES BLITZ DAY National Games Development Centre Abbotstown: St. Declan’s GAA is delighted to have been invited to attend the Super Games Blitz Day which will be held in Abbotstown on Thursday, September 20th. Two schools from each of the four Provinces will take part in the blitz. Two panels of ten players will be combined with players from other Provinces to form the teams. The St. Declan’s coaches will have an Information Session with GAA Head of Games Development Pat Daly.The players will then have a Q and A session with the Sky Ambassadors to complete the day. Waterford Camogie: Waterford Camogie has had an outstanding year at both underage and adult level in 2018.The Senior camogie team was captained by former student Niamh Rockett and included other for-

mer students Claire Whyte, Claire Murphy and Becky Kavanagh. The u-16 Munster Champions were captained by

Annie Quinn (5th year) and also featured Ciara Sheahan, Niamh Crowley and Kate Foley (4th year)

The Minor Munster Champions included Annie Quinn, Roisin Dunphy and Megan Foran in their historic

Elaine Murray, Acting Principal and Mary Dunbar, Deputy Principal with a group of 1st Year Students.

breakthrough. Well done to all of these St Declans students and to all the other players and mentors.

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Ca r r i g l e a N a t i o n a l Sc h o o l

Pupils at Carriglea NS enjoyed a visit from the Dungarvan Brass Band.

A big warm Carriglea welcome to our new junior infants.

Infants at Carriglea NS enjoying jelly and ice cream treat.

Infants at Carriglea NS and lots of bears who enjoyed our recent Teddy Bears Picnic.

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CAPPOQUIN NATIONAL SCHOOL

New School Year THE academic year 2018/2019 has got off to a flying start at Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin. We extend a warm welcome to our new class of Junior Infants. A total of twenty five children children enrolled on Wednesday, 29th August. They are now happily installed and they have adapted readily to their classroom and to the school environment. ACTIVE SCHOOLS FLAG Bunscoil Gleann Sidheain has already achieved an Active Schools Flag and we are getting ready for renewal of the flag in 2020. As part of this initiative, pupils are encouraged to participate in a variety of exercises while in the playground. P.E. COURSES A wide spectrum of sports activities will take place during

the school year. This will include gymnastics, swimming, dance, football and hurling. CONGRATULATIONS Well done to the Cappoquin U-12 Camogie Team on winning the County Final on Sunday September 2nd. What a great achievement for the girls and their mentors! SCHOOL CHOIR Pupils from 3rd – 6th class are encouraged to join the school choir. This year, pupils form 4th – 6th class will have the opportunity to take part in the Peace Proms Choral Festival. SAVING STAMPS The practice of regular savings is encouraged at Bunscoil Gleann Sidheáin through the operation of An Post Saving Stamps each Friday in the school.

Cappoquin U-12 Camogie County Champions proudly displaying their winning plaque in Cappoquin Primary school last week.

Junior Infants enjoying their first day in Cappoquin Primary School

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Why every Waterford student should get involved in the BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition • DEADLINE FAST APPROACHING • 23 PROJECTS WERE SUBMITTED BY WATERFORD STUDENTS THIS TIME LAST YEAR • OVER 140 STUDENT & TEACHER AWARDS TO BE WON WITH less than three weeks to go before the closing date for entries to the 2019 BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition (BTYSTE), students from Waterford are being encouraged to get their thinking caps on and get involved in the 2019 exhibition. Eighteen year old Shane Curran was named BT Young Scientist & Technologist of the Year in 2017 for his project qCrypt, a quantum secure data storage solution. Since winning the competition, Shane has turned his BTYSTE project idea into a successful data privacy start-up, and is currently in the process of recruiting up to 20 people in Dublin. He also just received his Leaving Certificate results and plans to study Business & Law at UCD. Shane says, “I can’t encourage Waterford students enough to submit their applications for the BTYSTE. Entering, and being lucky enough to win the BTYSTE, has opened so many doors for me. Participating in the competition gave me the skills, confidence and connections to develop the ideas from my project into a viable business which is expanding rapidly with plans to hire a large team in Dublin. It all started at the BTYSTE.” “My top tip for students considering entering the Exhibition is to base your project submission on something you have a natural interest in, such as a hobby or past time. Think about what improvements can be made in this area and start building your

submission from there”. “Entering and participating at the BTYSTE was one of the most enjoyable experiences of my life and I really recommend all students to submit an entry – it could be you next year.” The call for Waterford students to enter the BTYSTE and pursue STEM is heightened by BT Ireland’s research into student interests and employees working in STEM. In fact, the survey carried out in 2017 highlighted strong links (77%) between students who participated in the BTYSTE and those who went onto to study STEM at third level. STEM received a further endorsement this year as the 2018 survey of STEM employees showed that 82% believe their work is inspiring and makes a positive contribution to society: a message which organisers of the Exhibition believe will help inspire Waterford students to consider taking part in events such as the BTYSTE. Shay Walsh, Managing director of BT Ireland, who will mark its 19th year as organiser and sponsor of the BTYSTE this January added, “Every year, we watch our fantastic BTYSTE alumni go on to great success and we feel so much pride when they say it all started with the BTYSTE. That’s what I would say to anyone considering entering this year’s exhibition. Just give it a go and who knows where the journey will take you. I wish the very best of luck to all of you over the coming weeks as you finalise your entries.”

The application process is straightforward: students can enter individual or group projects into one of four categories; technology, social and behavioural science, biological and ecological science, or chemical, physical and mathematical. Submissions take the form of a one-page proposal outlining the project idea which is then submitted online. Students have until midnight on Tuesday, 25th September, 2018, to submit their entries at www.btyoungscientist.com. The BT Young Scientist & Technology Exhibition will take place from the 9th-12th January, 2019 at the RDS in Dublin. The exhibition offers one of the most coveted awards for participants, with a substantial prize fund and the BTYSTE perpetual trophy, as well as over 140 prizes for individuals, groups, and teachers. The overall winner is then invited to represent Ireland at the EU Contest for Young Scientists. Ireland has enjoyed great success at the event in recent years, winning first prize at the contest a total of 14 times, second only to Germany. Ireland will be represented by current BT Young Scientist winner Simon Meehan, when the contest takes place (14th-19th September 2018) in Dublin’s RDS. Tickets can be downloaded for free at www.eucys2018.com/tickets. For more information on the exhibition and for details on how to enter, log onto www.btyoungscientist.com or follow BTYSTE on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube or Snapchat (username: BTYSTE).

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Leading Nutritionist warns parents of hidden sugars in lunchboxes as nearly half (47%) of Munster parents are not aware of how much sugar their kids are consuming CELTIC PURE IRISH SPRING WATER RESEARCH REVEALS, AS THEY LAUNCH HINT OF FRUIT RANGE CELTIC PURE IRISH SPRING WATER INDEX HIGHTLIGHTS THAT • Nearly half (47%) of Munster parents are not aware of how much water their children should be drinking each day • Over 1/3 (36%) of Munster parents are not aware of how much water their child drinks in a day • Nearly half (47%) of Munster parents are not aware of how much sugar is consumed by their kids daily • Over half (54%) of Munster parents actively avoid products with artificial sweeteners THE latest research from Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water, who recently launched the Hint of Fruit range of flavoured spring water, reveals that nearly half of Munster parents (47%) have no idea how much sugar their children are consuming each day. The research prompted nutritionist Elsa Jones to advise parents to be vigilant around the hidden sugars in lunchboxes. Nearly half (47%) of Munster parents are not aware of how much sugar their children are consuming each day however, over half of parents (54%) say they actively avoid purchasing products containing artificial sweeteners. Leading Nutritionist and Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water Hint of Fruit ambassador, Elsa Jones, is advising parents on identifying the hidden sugars and sweeteners typically found in children’s lunch boxes. “Check food and drink labels for sugar content to make healthier choices, keeping in mind one teaspoon of sugar weighs four grams. Choose sugar free where possible, this is always the best choice and try to limit artificial sweeteners as they aren’t a good alternative to sugar. The research from the Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water Index shows almost a third of parents surveyed (30%) do not know the difference between a fruit sugar and an added sugar so there is further discussion to be had with parents around this”. The Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water Index also revealed nearly ½ of parents (47%) didn’t know how much water their children should be consuming daily and almost a third of parents (36%) are also unaware of how much water their child drinks in a day.

Elsa says; “By the time you feel thirsty your body is already dehydrated. Children often need to be reminded and encouraged to drink water to stay hydrated. Often, they don’t like drinking plain water and prefer juice drinks or squashes which can be high in sugars and/or artificial sweeteners. Encourage your child to drink at least 500ml of water throughout the school day, more if they are playing sport. Water with a hint of fruit can really enhance the taste of plain water and make it more appealing for children. Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water new Hint of Fruit range is a great alternative here.” Elsa Jones response to nearly half of Munster parents (41%) who find it difficult to find healthy snacks for school lunch boxes is to make swaps and easy choices: “Swap your fruit juice for a water with a hint of fruit and choose one that contains no added sugar or artificial sweeteners like Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water A Hint of Fruit. Sandwiches are a lunch box staple and try to choose a wholegrain bread that has at least 2g of fibre per slice. Include a portion of quality protein such as chicken, tuna, ham off the bone, or cheese. Good quality protein is important for maintaining stable blood sugar levels and concentration.” Here are Elsa’s top tips for parents: • Check food and drink labels for sugar content to make healthier choices. Remember one teaspoon of sugar weighs four grams. Choose low natural sugars where possible. • Plan ahead. Remember time is of the essence on school mornings so decide breakfast

and lunch choices, set the table accordingly and partly pack lunch boxes the evening before. • Set your child a challenge of consuming 5 different coloured fruit & veg a day – 5 a day the rainbow way! • Help Them Stay Hydrated. Encourage your child to drink at least 500ml of water each day. Natural Fruit flavoured water can be more appealing for children. According to Padraig McEneaney, CEO Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water, there is a demand for healthier drinks which are fit for all the family. “The McEneaney family are proud to introduce our new range of natural fruit flavoured still spring water with no added sugar or artificial sweeteners and with the benefits of vitamins; B6, B12 and Biotin making the Hint of Fruit flavoured water unique in the Irish market. With only a third (34%) believing there are enough healthy drinks on the market for children, our research shows there is a significant demand for healthier options and so the new Hint of Fruit range has been introduced to meet the Irish consumer’s needs and desire for healthier drinks”. The Celtic Pure Kids range comes in three natural fruit flavours; Apple & Blackcurrant; Strawberry & Watermelon; Lemon & Lime and specifically developed and tested to keep kids and parents happy. Sold in convenient 10 packs, the 250ml bottles with resealable sports caps are perfect for lunch-boxes or to have as a refreshing sugar free treat. Celtic Pure Irish Spring Water Hint of Fruit also comes in a full size 500ml range for all the family to enjoy. It is available in four delicious flavours: Lemon & Lime; Apple &

Elderflower; Strawberry & Watermelon; and Orange & Raspberry, sold individually or in 6 pack Multi-Packs for convenience. The McEneaney family values have been built on community and creating moments that matter; on recognising what is important in life, the beauty of nature, the support of family,

the passion that makes life worth living. These are the values on which the Celtic Pure Brand and Pure Moments has been born. Celtic Pure is available to purchase nationwide and is a proud supporter of Irish Sport as the Official Hydration Partner to the FAI, the Monaghan GAA team and now

the SSE Airtricity Dublin Marathon Series. RRP & Availability: 500ml Single: €1.29 500ml: Multipack of 6: €3.29 250ml: Multipack of 10: €3.95 Available nationwide in Dunnes Stores, Spar, EuroSpar, Londis, Gala, MACE & Applegreen.

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Letters to the Editor … Address Letters to: The Editor, Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford. Fax: 058 41559. e-mail: news@dungarvanobserver.ie ALL letters MUST include your name, address and telephone number for authenticity purposes.

Abortion on demand, the unanswered questions Editor, Ireland has finally moved with the liberal times. Democracy has spoken. No more plane/boat journeys. But has the abortion implementation been fully thought through? What is the budget allocation for abortion? Where will funds be diverted from? How will the Government ensure it will be ‘rare’? Why did health minister Simon Harris say it would be GP led, when nowhere in Europe are GPs administering abortion pills? Why is he disregarding proper freedom of conscience for medics? How will abortion services affect hospital/GP waiting lists and appointments? Do hospitals have the capacity to open abortion wings? Will it be compulsory for mothers to see their baby scan and hear the foetal heartbeat beforehand? Will pharma companies be given access to harvest organs? How will the babies remains be disposed of? Will there be protocol in the event of babies who survive botched abortions? Do BPAS or Marie Stopes intend setting up clinics? If so, which towns? Will eugenics become the norm, like the UK where 90% of Down syndrome babies are aborted? Will twin reduction be permitted? Will foetal surgeries and life saving treatment become a thing of the past? Could abortion become the expectation where babies have disabilities, Down Syndrome, pre-term or life- limiting conditions? Most mothers chose to continue their pregnancy in spite of a life limiting diagnosis yet Simon Harris refuses to listen to alternatives to abortion. Why? Will perinatal hospice care be extended and properly resourced? The HSE awarded 820K for post-abortion counselling recently. What about proper counselling before abortion to discuss alternatives? Will fathers have access to counselling? Will 820K be enough to deal with post-abortion regret? Will adoption be promoted and funded accordingly? Will the Government properly support mothers who choose life for their son/daughter, through help with housing, benefits, childcare, medical care. Who will oversee the whole abortion package to ensure compliance and that best practice is followed? Finally, when will this Government deal with our existing crumbling health service. Pregnant mothers have a supremely important role in the destiny of humanity in Ireland. They and the public have a right to hear answers to these questions before open season is declared on the unborn. VIRGILA KILLIGREW Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Just think of it! IT will be very sad if the Catholic Church in Ireland is not changed as a result of the visit of Pope Francis and if the enthusiasm and the agitation that surrounded the visit just fade away like a morning mist. In referring to the Church in Ireland I mean all who make up the body of Christ’s believing followers, from the highest and the oldest to the youngest and the lowest. I have found myself re-reading the Pope’s letter of exhortation, called “The Joy of the Gospel” issued in 2017, and I have been asking myself “Do I get joy out of the message of the gospel”? Perhaps our preaching in the past has led us to have a rather grim picture of how God looks on us and of how we should serve God. Have we put too much emphasis on regarding God’s commandments as a series of laws to be kept, and have pictured God as a strict judge who will make us pay for every time we have failed in serving him. Pope Francis doesn’t deny the reality of sin, but he also highlights God’s unlimited mercy and all-embracing love. Here is a quotation from the Bible that you might like to pray about: ‘This I call to mind, and therefore I have hope: the steadfast love of God never ceases, his mercies never come to an end; they are new every morning. Great is your faithfulness. It is good that we should wait quietly for the salvation of the Lord’. I have read in a Catholic magazine that the first step in presenting a new image of the Church in Ireland might be the holding of a national assembly of the Church, with every section of the membership of the Church represented. The planning of such an assembly would require boldness and vision, and therefore such planning should not be entrusted to a cohort of ‘yes-men or yeswomen’, and neither should it be shrouded in secrecy. I quote the same magazine: ‘Francis’ visit won’t save the Irish Church. But his vision of what the Church could become might inspire it to save itself from the bottom up’. Fr. Robert Arthure, Cappoquin, Co. Waterford.

Dancers from the Ryan School of Irish Dancing who performed at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, on Saturday night are pictured with Rugby Legends Shane Byrne and Mick Galwey. [Dan McGrath]

Irish Rugby Internationals, Paula Fitzpatrick, Fiona Coughlan, Heather O’Brien and Carol Ann Byrne pictured with Declan Moriarty, General Manager Park Hotel at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan, on Saturday night. The event saw rugby legends David and Paul Wallace, Mick Galwey, Shane Byrne and Gordon Darcy, among others stay in The Park Hotel as they participated in the three day charity cycle along the Ancient East raising funds for C.R.O.S.S. Charity and Cancer Research in St. James's Hospital & Trinity College, Dublin. [Dan McGrath]

Dancers from the Ryan School of Irish Dancing perform at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

Mick Galwey and Karen Walsh pictured at the CROSS Rugby Legends Cycle Official Dinner at The Park Hotel, Dungarvan on Saturday night. [Dan McGrath]

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

NORA CONDON (nee O’Mahony) Church Lane, Stradbally, and formerly of Annacarthy, Co. Tipperary With profound sorrow we record the passing of Nora Condon which sad event occurred on Thursday, 30th August, 2018. Removal was from her residence on Sunday to the Holy Cross, Stradbally. Following Funeral Mass on arrival at 1.00 p.m., celebrated by Fr. G. Condon, P.P., burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To her sons Willie, Neill and T.J.; daughters Mary and Josephine; grandchildren, great grandchildren, daughters-in-law, son-in-law, nephews, nieces, extended family and friends, we express our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

EILEEN POLLARD (nee Stapleton) Parks Road, Lismore It is with profound sorrow and deep regret we record the passing of Eileen Pollard (nee Stapleton), Parks Road, Lismore, Co.Waterford, loving wife of the late Maurice (Mossie), mother of the late Maurice, which sad event occurred peacefully on 3rd September, 2018, in the tender and loving care of the staff at Padre Pio Rest Home, Cappoquin. Lying in repose at St. Carthage’s Mortuary, Lismore, on Tuesday evening, Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., recited funeral prayers in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends, followed by removal to St. Carthage’s Church, Lismore. On arrival, her remains were received and blessed by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P.; Rev. Fr. Arthure, P.E., and Rev. Fr. G. McNamara, P.P. Funeral Mass was celebrated on Wednesday morning by Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P. Symbols representing her life were presented to the altar by Davin Murray (great-grandson, knitting needles and wool); Tomás Murray (son-in-law, a painting); Joseph (son, flowers) and Breda (daughter, Rosary Beads).The significance of these was narrated by Olivia Murray (daughter). Readings during the Mass were recited by Olan Murray (grandson) and Jacinta FitzHarris (grand-daughter). During Mass, a lovely selection of music and hymns was provided by soloist Caroline Fraher and organist Donal Kennifick. Prayers of the Faithful were read by her loving sons and daughters Marie, Eamonn, Olivia, Breda and Joseph.The Offertory Gifts were presented to the altar by Breda (daughter) and Tomás Murray (grandson). Following Funeral Mass, burial took place in St. Carthage’s Cemetery, Lismore. Rev. Fr. M. Cullinan, P.P., officiated the graveside prayers where Eileen was laid to rest in the presence of her loving family, relatives and friends. May she Rest In Peace. May we extend our deepest sympathy to her loving sons Eamonn and Joseph; daughters Marie Broderick, Olivia Murray and Breda Pixley; sister Kathleen Conway; grandchildren, great-grandchildren, brother-in-law Paddy Conway; daughters-in-law, sons-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives, neighbours and friends. (Funeral arrangements by Aidan Walsh & Sons, Funeral Directors, Cappoquin & Tallow).

MAURICE WALSH Boolattin, Kilrossanty, and formerly McCarthyville, Abbeyside With sadness we record the passing of Maurice Walsh which sad event occurred on Thursday, 6th September, 2018. Following Rosary on Sunday morning, recited by Fr. Delaney, P.P., removal was from the residence of his daughter Jackie Tobin to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan. Following Funeral Mass on arrival, burial took place in the adjoining cemetery. To his daughters Jackie and Sandra; sons Trevor and Pat; family and relatives, we extend our deepest sympathy. (Funeral arrangements were by Tom Drohan, Funeral Director, Dungarvan).

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OBITUARY MICHAEL (Showery) FLYNN 5 Byrneville, Dungarvan, and formerly of 38 Caseyville The town of Dungarvan and surrounding areas learned with feelings of deep sorrow and regret of the passing of Michael (Showery) Flynn on Thursday morning, 2nd August, peacefully, in the tender care of staff at St. Vincent's Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital. Predeceased by his mother Alice in 2007; father Michael in 2008 and sadly by his brother Seán recently in May 2018; we extend our heartfelt sympathy to his loving daughters Deirdre and Sinéad; brothers Pat, Paschal and Liam; sisters Mary and Sissy; grandchildren Coady, Courtney, Leona, Meghan and Alicia; sons-in-law Mark and Antoine; brothers-in-law, sisters-in-law, nephews, nieces, relatives especially Josie, friends and neighbours. A native of Dungarvan, Showery was born on the 3rd December to his loving parents Michael and Alice Flynn and was reared in Caseyville. He was the second eldest of seven children and was educated at the local Christian Brothers School where he enjoyed many a game of hurling along with his brothers Seán and Paschal. Michael subsequently got his first job as a messenger boy at Phelan’s which was located on Main Street and it was here that he acquired his famous nickname “Showery” as he was always out on his bike travelling the streets and lanes in the wet weather. After this he worked for Colum Moloney in the electrical shop in O’Connell Street and shortly after took up a post with Merry’s Drinks Company where he worked as the store manager preparing the orders for delivery. The company later relocated to Clonmel under the name of J.L. O’Brien and was later joined by his brother Pat and brother-in-law Pat O’Mahoney. They all enjoyed a great relationship and were known the length and breadth of the county. Showery was popular with one and all, his friendly disposition, big smile and wave from the lorry was guaranteed for all who had the pleasure of his acquaintance. A man of many varied interests, he had a huge passion for darts. His career at the oche spanned over four decades playing for club and county, including for the Shandon Arms, the Park House and Tig an Cheoil, An Rinn. A highly accomplished player, he won numerous league finals and won Munster Finals for his county. His dedication to the game was such that after his retirement from playing he took up the position of MC in his famous tuxedo and was regarded as one of the fastest and best callers of the game. Another great love of Showery’s were the Red Devils of Manchester United, he looked forward to and enjoyed his many trips to the Theatre of Dreams at Old Trafford and had the honour of meeting Sir Alex Ferguson himself! Indeed, Showery was the essence of good company, the life and soul of any gathering whether it be a day out at the Irish Derby at the Curragh with the Paddy Foley’s crew or a sing song, house party or in the pub. His joke telling was legendary, guaranteeing a laugh for everyone and no evening was complete without Showery singing his party-piece “I’m Nobody’s Child”. He keenly followed Gaelic games and longed for the day when the Liam McCarthy Cup would reside once more in the Déise. In recent times he was blessed with five grandchildren Coady, Courtney, Leona, Megan and Alicia, whom he adored. Sadly, Showery had not enjoyed the best of health for many years, indeed his illness began in 2003 but he fought it with great courage, dignity and admirable fortitude. He was always positive and always kept smiling, never once complaining. He received the best of care from his daughters Sinéad and Deirdre especially in the last few weeks of his earthly journey, supported by his loving brothers and sisters and family members. Showery passed away on the morning of Thursday, 2nd August, and is deeply mourned and greatly missed by his devoted family, relatives, neighbours and many, many friends. He will always be remembered and his legacy will live on, and be an inspiration for his family into the future. Suaimhneas síoraí dá anam uasal. Michael lay in repose at the Kiely Funeral Home, Dungarvan, on Saturday afternoon, 4th August. Hundreds and hundreds of people came to pay their respects, remember Showery and console his bereaved family. Following funeral prayers, recited by Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., the removal took place on a warm Summer’s evening to St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan, the huge cortege pausing in prayerful remembrance at Caseyville. Requiem Mass in thanksgiving for Showery’s life was celebrated by Fr. Cooney, O.S.A., on Sunday, 5th August, assisted by Canon William Ryan, P.P. At the beginning of Mass, items with symbolic meaning in Showery’s life were brought forward in procession to the altar as Trevor O’Mahoney (nephew) gave a commentary on their significance; Darts were presented by Leona Power (grandchild), a Telly Bingo card was brought by Megan Flynn (grandchild), Alicia Tensi (grandchild)

63 presented a sliotar, a horse docket was brought by Josie Flynn and a Man. United programme was presented by Mary Power (sister). The Liturgy of the Word was shared with the congregation by Coady Power (grand-daughter) and Sissy O’Mahoney (sister). The Prayers of the Faithful were recited by Maria Flynn, Siobhán Flynn, Aoife O’Mahoney, Fiona Flynn and Orla Fitzgerald (nieces). The offertory gifts of Bread and Wine were presented by Sinéad and Deirdre (daughters). After Communion a moving reflection was read by Jason O’Mahoney (nephew) and a heartfelt eulogy in memory of Showery was delivered by Sylvia Flynn (niece).Throughout the Mass, beautiful hymns were played and sung by Dina Walshe. Afterwards Showery was shouldered to his resting place in St. Mary’s Old Churchyard by his brothers Pat, Paschal and Liam; brothers-inlaw Pat O’Mahoney, Mark Power and cousin Michael Donnelly. In tribute his coffin was draped with a jersey of his beloved Manchester United. Fr. Cooney and Fr. Richard Geoghegan led the Rite of Committal and graveside prayers. In tribute to Showery’s love of his native place the strains of “Dungarvan My Hometown” filled the early August air in the presence of a huge gathering of people, a fitting testament to greatly loved, respected member of the local community, a true gentleman. May Showery now rest in peace in his heavenly home. The Flynn family wish to express their heartfelt thanks to all who were and continue to be so supportive since Showery’s passing. To Delia and Mr. McCormack of St. James’ Hospital, Dublin, especially all the staff at St.Vincent’s Unit, Dungarvan Community Hospital; Dr. O’Mahony and Kelly’s Pharmacy; the care provided to Showery was second to none and was greatly appreciated by us all. We express our gratitude to all who attended the funeral obsequies, called, sent texts, emails, Mass cards and flowers, we are very grateful. To all the kind neighbours in Byrneville and Comeragh Crescent; family and friends who over the course of the funeral brought food and helped out in any way, we express our heartfelt thanks.We express our appreciation to Fr. Matt Cooney, O.S.A., for celebrating the Funeral Mass and for his kind words of consolation, and also to Canon Willie Ryan, P.P., and Fr. Richard Geoghegan for their attendance and expression of sympathy to us. We express many thanks to James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Home, for all their kindness and support; Dina Walshe for her beautiful music, and extend our thanks to the Sacristan, altar servers and gravediggers. We are very grateful to the Enterprise Bar and Paddy Foley’s Bar for their great hospitality. As it would be impossible to thank everyone individually, please accept this acknowledgement as an expression of our appreciation. The Holy Sacrifice of the Mass will be offered for all your intentions. (Funeral arrangements by James Kiely & Sons, Funeral Directors, Dungarvan).

St. Mary’s Parish Church, Dungarvan TWENTY-Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time:- Isaiah 50: 5-9 - I offer my back to those who struck me. James 2: 14-18 - If good words do not go with faith, it is quite dead. Mark 8: 27-35 - You are the Christ. The Son of Man is destined to suffer grievously. The Holy Family Icon for World Meeting of Families 2018. (8) The Wedding Feast of Cana (Right Panel): At the wedding feast at Cana (John 2: 1 – 11), Mary sees the couple’s need and wants to save them embarrassment. She brings their need to her son’s attention. Jesus performs his first miracle in turning the water into wine. Jesus is with a newly married couple. It is a time of joy and celebration as a new family begins. The wedding banquet reminds us of the banquet of heaven. Heaven a place of joy and plenty. Happy in the presence of God and of each other. Pilgrimage to Knock: The Annual Legion of Mary Pilgrimage to Knock Shrine on Sunday, September 30th. Bus from Dungarvan. More information on notices on church noticeboards. Autumn Collection: The Autumn Collection for the support of the priests of the parish will be taken up next weekend, Sept. 15th/16th. Please use the Autumn Collection envelope, the purple envelope from your weekly box of envelopes.The offertory collection at each of the Masses next weekend will also go to the support of the priests of the parish. Novena to Our Mother of Perpetual Help: This Novena continues this Monday at 7.30 p.m. and will continue each Monday until October 22nd. No 9.30 a.m. Mass on Mondays during the Novena. Special Leaflet: This leaflet with words from each of Pope Francis’ addresses during his recent visit is available in the porches. It is both a souvenir of the visit and a help to reflect on some of the beautiful thoughts which Pope Francis shared with us. Please take one home with you.You are also welcome to take one for someone who is confined to home or a neighbour or friend who would love to have a copy of this leaflet. Parish Office: Located in St. Mary’s Church and is open Monday to Friday office hours. If you want to book Masses or Baptisms call during these times. Phone 058-42374. Daily Mass broadcast on 98.5 FM. Phone No: Fr. Ryan 42374, Fr. Harris 42384, Fr. Cooney 41136. Emergency Phone No: To contact Priest on duty: 086-2334282. St. Vincent de Paul Helpline No.: 087-7747870.

FARMING Round-up … Lamb trade at a critical juncture – IFA IFA National Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said the lamb trade is stable this week with factories paying €4.80 to €4.90/kg and some top prices of €4.95/kg. He said the kill remains strong driven by meal feeding since the drought but expect that supplies will tighten in the weeks ahead. He said the ewe kill is big and factories are paying €2.60/2.80/kg. Sean Dennehy said sheep farmers are approaching a critical time in relation to future plans on ewe numbers and it is essential that factories send a more positive signal to flock owners on lamb prices. He said farmers need a minimum of €100 per lamb and at prices at €4.80/kg, many lambs are struggling to make this. Sean Dennehy said the factories must show greater commitment to flock owners and strong viable lamb prices are essential for farmers to have confidence on ewe numbers. He said it is very concerning to see that cull ewe slaughtering’s are up 48,000 head this year. He said “2018 has been an extremely difficult year for sheep farmers, through a combination of major losses last winter, huge increase in feed costs including throughout the summer”. The IFA Sheep farmers leader said sheep farmers are annoyed and angry that some lambs were sent home again this week from some meat plants under the Department of Agriculture Clean Lamb Policy. He said in a dry week where lambs were coming clean off grass this was unacceptable and the Department needed to come to their senses and adopt a more practical and sensible approach which will not damage the sheep sector. He said IFA was arranging a meeting with the Department on the operation of the policy this autumn.

IFA calls for study to be undertaken to assess the impact of afforestation in County Leitrim IFA President Joe Healy said the IFA National Council has supported the resolution from Leitrim IFA that an assessment of the social, economic and environmental impacts of afforestation within the county should be undertaken. He said the level of afforestation in recent years, particularly by non-farmers and outside investors, was of major concern to farmers and rural communities in Co. Leitrim. In 2017, 10% of the national afforestation programme took place in Co. Leitrim. 536 hectares were established, with over half the area planted by non-farmers.The National Forestry Inventory completed by the Forest Service in 2017 showed that Leitrim is now the most forested county in Ireland, with 18.9% of the land area planted. “The level of afforestation within the county is disproportionate,” said Joe Healy, “particularly when you consider that the land area in Leitrim accounts for just 2.2% of the total land area in the country. The lack of balanced regional spread in the afforestation programme must be addressed”. Joe Healy said that during a recent visit to Leitrim, he met with a delegation of farmers and saw first-hand the impact the level of forest cover was having on farm families and rural communities. “Forestry represents a permanent land use change and it’s important that the social, economic and environmental impacts on rural communities are assessed.” Joe Healy said he would be seeking a meeting with Minister Doyle to get a commitment to fund an independent study in Co. Leitrim on the impacts on afforestation. The move from traditional agriculture to growing trees is associated with a range of impacts including changes in population, shifting income & employment opportunities, changes in agricultural land price trends, new demands on rural infrastructure particularly roads and considerable cultural change. IFA Farm Forestry Chairman Pat Collins said that the removal of the farmer premium differential under the current programme is central to much of the opposition to forestry. “The land is no longer owned by people living within the communities and any monies earned from grants, premiums and further timber earnings are leaving the local economy”. He said, “As a result of the removal of the farmer premium differential, the perception of forestry among those living in rural Ireland has changed dramatically. A study on the social, economic and environmental impacts would help inform the debate and allow communities to plan appropriately”.

Patricia Lane, Cillian Buckley and Clodagh Duggan of UPMC Whitfield getting set for this year’s National Ploughing Championship in Tullamore. [Patrick Browne]

U P M C W h i tf i e l d r e t u r n s to t h e N a t i o n a l Ploughing Championship THE team from UPMC Whitfield are getting set for a return visit to the National Ploughing Championships in Screggan, Tullamore which will be held from September 18th – 20th. For the third year in a row, the team from UPMC Whitfield will be returning to the Dunamaise Health and Wellness Tent - Block: 2; Row no: 29; Stand no: 619 - to chat with visitors about the hospital and cancer centre in the South East. Visitors can stop by to learn about the high-quality care available to patients across the South East and the facility’s recent integration with the UPMC academic medical network. Conveniently located in Waterford, clinical care is provided by over 50 expert consultants and a compassionate team of ward and theatre staff in the 70 bed hospital. While you’re there, be sure to inquire about the current “no excess” orthopaedic promotion.

Interested visitors will receive a referral code to avail of any orthopaedic procedure at UPMC Whitfield with excess, shortfall, and co-payment fees all waived. If that’s not enough to get you excited, make sure you stop by to enter the daily drawing for Irelandhotels.com gift cards. And of course, plenty of goodies will be distributed to visitors. The very popular UPMC hurley grips along with free hi-vis vests for kids will be given out by UPMC staff whom will be at the exhibition stand over the 3 days. It will be a unique opportunity to chat with staff from all disciplines including orthopaedics and radiotherapy. Be sure to also keep your eye on the UPMC Whitfield Facebook page to see which other surprise callers will be stopping by the tent. Earlier this year, as part of its expansion of world-class health care in Ireland, UPMC acquired Whitfield Clinic and renamed it

UPMC Whitfield. Opened in 2006, it is the largest private hospital in the South East, serving a half million people in five counties and nationwide. UPMC Whitfield continues to build on its wide range of existing services, including orthopaedics, ophthalmology, oncology, endoscopy, urology and other surgical specialties. With more than 50 consultants and 180 employees, the hospital has been growing rapidly in the past five years. Every year UPMC Whitfield Hospital supports events throughout the South East. These serve as a good opportunity for the staff to interact with the public off site and promote its services. This is a real opportunity for the public to meet and question the team from UPMC Whitfield. To learn more about UPMC Whitfield’s services and facilities, visit UPMC Whitfield at www.upmcwhitfield.ie or call 051 337400.

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FODDER PRODUCTION SCHEME September, 17th Closing Date for DAFM Fodder Production Incentive Measure: The closing date for applications for the DAFM Fodder Production Incentive Measure is close of business on Monday September 17th, 2018. The Measure is available to all farmers with tillage land that submitted a BPS application in 2018 and the forage crops must be grown on lands declared as tillage on the applicant’s 2018 BPS application. Brassica crops of forage Rape, Stubble Turnips and Hybrids of Rape/Kale and short term grass species such as Italian Ryegrass, Hybrid Ryegrass and Westerwolds are eligible and must have been sown from August 3rd to September 15th, 2018. Eligible Brassica crops will qualify for a payment rate of €100 per hectare and eligible short term grass species will qualify for a payment rate of €155 per hectare. A minimum of 3 ha and a maximum of 50 ha will apply. DAIRYING Setting Up Grazing Infrastructure for the Autumn: Grazing infrastructure is central in maximising grass utilisation, especially if the weather turns wet. Here are some tips on grazing infrastructure to extend the grazing season, avoid poaching and eat more grass this Autumn: Strip Wires: Allocate the correct amount of area for livestock. Use 12- 24 hour blocks in difficult weather to minimise damage to paddocks. Use the cover in the field and the intake of the livestock to allocate the correct area for grazing. Strip grazing is beneficial when grazing heavy covers and aiming to meet a residual of 4 cm. Back-fence: Use a back-fence to avoid livestock walking over grazed areas. This will protect regrowths and minimise damage in wet conditions. Multiple Entry/Exit Points: Alternate entry/exit points to avoid livestock poaching gaps into paddocks. Multiple access points give you more flexibility when hanging up strip wires. Roadways/Access: A good roadway network/ access allows farmers to move livestock without walking over grazed ground. Therefore no regrowths are damaged. An adequate roadway network allows farmers to put livestock onto the paddock fit for grazing next i.e. the paddock with the highest cover. Water Trough Placement: Water troughs in the middle of paddocks allow flexibility when hanging up strip wires. Allocate the correct area and make sure livestock have access to water when splitting paddocks. SUCKLERS Don't Let Cull Cows become a Liability: Over the coming weeks suckler calves will be weaned on many beef farms, with culling of suckler cows also in progress. Culling of suckler cows and replacing them with young productive heifers is a hugely important aspect of suckler herd management. No farmer likes culling an animal that they may have nourished and looked after for years. However, it is a necessary task in order to maintain long term herd productivity and output. Cash Flow: Earnings from the sale/slaughter of cull cows make a major contribution to cash flow on numerous suckler farms. Some planning is needed in order to maximise the income from cull cows while avoiding management problems

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such as fodder shortage, poaching of fields, shed space requirements etc. Too many cull cows and not having a definite plan to deal with them can prove to be a liability. Culling / Finishing Plan: Between 15-20% of suckler cows need to be culled annually. Have a plan for dealing with cull/barren cows.They can provide a valuable source of income or they can create management problems, becoming a liability if not handled carefully. Once weaning has occurred and cull/barren cows have been dried off, some options exist: 1. Sell Cull Cows Post Weaning: If cull cows are in reasonably good condition and fit for sale sell at the mart or farm to farm sale. Ensure cull cows are well fleshed before sale.This is especially important if you are tight on fodder as it will reduce the numbers to be fed. 2. Beef up Cull Cow at Grass: For beef cows that are 30-40kg short of slaughter weight, feed 3-4kg of a high energy low protein (12-14% CP) ration per head/day while still at grass. Feed on dry ground in open troughs or under electric fences. Avoid poaching at all costs. Ensure beef cows are well fleshed at fat score 3 to 4 at slaughter. Consider selling any under finished cow at the mart instead. For beef cows that are more than 40kg short of slaughter weight which have been on meal at grass, these animals can be housed, finished indoors and slaughtered before Christmas. Good quality silage along with 6 to 7kg of concentrates per head/day (split ration, feed twice daily) will give high weight gains in the short term while saving on fodder. If silage is only of moderate quality, less than 70% DMD, consider feeding concentrates ad lib to animals during finishing period. 3. Overwinter Cull Cow, Sell as Beef Cow in Spring: No telling what beef prices are going to be next Spring, also lingering effect of Brexit. To over Winter cows you need excellent quality fodder, greater than 70% DMD and the housing facilities. Realise that every cow being overwintered will each consume up to 10 bales of silage, plus a large amount of concentrates. This fodder may be better utilised by more productive stock such as pregnant suckler cows/heifers, beef animals, or young replacement heifers that are 4 or 5 Star on the Eurostar replacement index etc. Make sure to complete a fodder budget for the farm if considering this option. As far as possible plan to move cull cows before the onset of Winter. Sell them or fatten them for slaughter. Either way, don't let them become a liability on your farm. IMPORTANT EVENT Teagasc Grass10 Autumn Beef Farm Walk: A Teagasc Grass 10 Autumn Grass and Winter Fodder Beef Farm Walk will take place on the farm of Andy Phelan, Ballytarsney, Mooncoin, Co. Kilkenny on Thursday, September 13th at 11.00 am, 2018 has been an extremely challenging year for farmers. It is essential to make the most of Autumn grass to reduce Winter feed demand and to set up the farm for early Spring grazing.Teagasc advisers and specialists will discuss how to keep grass in the diet, fertiliser application, closing off paddocks and managing Winter fodder. All are welcome.

Boortmalt must take account of weather conditions IFA Malting Barley Committee Chairman Mark Browne said IFA has met Boortmalt to review this year’s harvest and negotiate a revised deal for the 2019 crop. The IFA Chairman said the 2018 malting barley harvest has been one of the worst on record, due to the exceptional drought conditions in the East and Midlands of the country. Despite the negotiation of an improved deal in June, Mark

Browne said many growers will fail to cover production costs at the current pricing structure due to poor yields and quality issues arising from the lack of rainfall. In view of the unprecedented weather conditions and the current lack of confidence in the sector among growers, IFA believes that Boortmalt should consider all mitigating factors when settling the final pricing arrangements for the 2018 crop.

“This matter needs to be dealt with immediately, as the outcome will significantly impact on growers’ decisions to grow malting barley for the coming season.” Mark Browne also confirmed that the malting barley committee intend to negotiate a deal for the 2019 crop as soon as possible in order for growers to finalise their Winter and Spring crop schedules.

Minister Creed must take urgent action on the income crisis in the livestock sector – IFA IFA National Livestock Chairman Angus Woods said livestock farmers are under immense income pressure from falling cattle prices, increased costs, severe weather conditions all year and the erosion of direct payments. He said the income crisis in the livestock sector must be urgently addressed by Agriculture Minister Michael Creed and he cannot allow Budget 2019 pass without delivering on the IFA proposal for the introduction of a €200 targeted payment for suckler cows. Angus Woods said the October Budget is Minister Creed’s last chance to deliver on the €200 for suckler farmers, who are on their knees in terms of low incomes and rising costs. He said confidence is at a very low ebb in the suckler sector after the horrendous year they have been through and are now facing a very difficult market situation for the sale of weanlings and stores. In addition to the €200 suckler cow payment, the IFA National Livestock Chairman called on Minister Creed to show much more support for the low income livestock sector. He said the Minister needs to support the live export trade with export credit insurance, mechanisms to deal with currency fluctuations and increased promotions. He

said the live trade is critical for competition and additional market outlets. Angus Woods said there are live export opportunities, which if fully pursued, would significantly boost the mart trade for store cattle and weanlings. “Minister Creed has to show that the Government is concerned about the income crisis in the livestock sector and take immediate action on sucklers and live exports.” He said the live trade to Spain has major potential if fully developed and supported. On the finished cattle side, Angus Woods said the factories needed to stabilise and increase prices. He said this is possible in view of the strong turnaround in cattle prices in our main export market in the UK, where prices have increased by over 8p/kg in the last three weeks. The National Livestock Chairman said factories needed to seriously commit to Winter finishers and provide contract arrangements which will reduce the risk and ensure that there is a reasonable margin for the finisher. He said there are some talks of contracts with individual factories and feeders. He said farmers looking at buying cattle this Autumn to feed over the Winter months are not prepared to take on the risk involved on their

Teagasc / Glanbia Monitor Farm Focus Week of 10/09/2018 Milk Kg/Day Fat % Protein % Milk Solids/Day KG Meal KG/Cow/Day Average Farm Cover Cover Per Cow Pre Grazing Yield KG DM Demand KG DM HA Growth KG DM HA

Grange, Co. Waterford 19.6 4.49 3.93 1.65 4 829 292 1,800 40 66

Comments: Grange, Co. Waterford • Bulk milk disease screening was high for stomach worms. Treated cows with Eprizero. • Cut 7ac for bales last week at 5 bales/acre.

own. The IFA Livestock Leader said price arrangements and contracts which reduce or eliminate the risk are now typical across several farming systems, including between dairy farmers and their co-ops, and it should be no different with meat factories and their suppliers. He said factories are dealing with the same retailers and financial sustainability was essential to ensure continued supply. Angus Woods said the cattle trade is at a critical juncture and it is essential that factories respond positively on prices and do not undermine confidence further at this time. Angus Woods said following a number of weeks of falling prices in the UK, prices have turned and increased strongly for the last two weeks. UK cattle prices rose by 4p/kg in the week ending Aug 18th. And another 4.3p/kg in week ending August 25th. He said against this background in our major export market, Irish factories were in a position to stabilise and increase prices and he called on the factories to show some commitment to their suppliers. He said UK steers were making £3.73/kg, which is the equivalent of €4.37/kg incl. vat at an exchange rate of 90p/€.

West Waterford Ploughing Association ON Sunday next, 16th September, we will be hosting our annual ploughing match on the lands of Mr. Patrick Fennessey, Ashbourne, Lismore by kind permission. On the day it will include all the usual classes of conventional, vintage and reversible ploughing classes. At present our hardworking committee are busy preparing for Sunday’s event and we had our final meeting this Tuesday night to put the final touches in place. Pre entry is preferred but no later than Friday, 14th September. Entries to either Liam Prendergast or Jimmy Cotter. Our committee would like to take this opportunity to wish all the ploughmen from around the county all the very best in the upcoming All-Ireland Competition and especially our own Jimmy Cotter who will be competing in the two furrow reversible in Tullamore next week.

ICMSA issue invitation to Waterford farmers visiting next week’s Ploughing Championships THE President of ICMSA, Pat McCormack, has issued a special invitation to Waterford farm families to call in to see him and the officers and staff of the association at our centrally located stand: Row 12, Number 257. Tea, coffee and biscuits are available, and the occasion represents a superb opportunity to meet, chat and discuss farming problems and how the association will be able to help. The stand will be well worth dropping into with excellent gifts for members, competitions, insurance advisers and feedback and responses to the fifth high profile Irish Examiner-ICMSA Farm Survey especially welcome. “ICMSA has long deep roots in Waterford and the farm families of that county are especially welcome”, said Mr. Comer.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

Under a week to go until the most anticipated event of the year #PLOUGHING18 GREAT EXCITEMENT AS THE COUNTDOWN IS NOW UNDERWAY

AI drives superior breeding performance at Newford Farm OPEN DAY ATTRACTS OVER 1,000 PEOPLE MORE than 1,000 farmers gathered recently at Newford Suckler Demonstration Farm in Athenry, County Galway for an Open Day showcasing the learnings of the farm’s most challenging year of operation to date. The farm’s breeding policy is successfully producing calves from Angus and Hereford cross cows which are brought to finishing and produce carcass sizes that meet market requirements. A 10-week breeding programme is implemented using AI and straws that are carefully selected to achieve the right balance between calving ease and good carcass growth. Cow type at Newford differs from the typical suckler herd, comprising first-cross Aberdeen Angus/Hereford cows, bred from the dairy herd for their docility and fertility traits.This year’s crop of 105 calves includes 4 sets of twins which is indicative of high fertility levels within the herd with a calving interval of 362 days as compared to the national average of 396. Farm Manager Matthew Murphy said: “In addition to losing 15.5 ha for a much needed school in Athenry, we like many other farms across the country have experienced a very challenging year, contending with a difficult Spring, a delayed turnout of stock and, more recently, drought conditions. It is hard to believe that drought has been a feature of the year when one of the greatest challenges since the project began in 2015 has been dealing with high volumes of rainfall. The last three and a half years has highlighted many positive features of the production system, with the 100-cow first cross Angus and Hereford herd excelling in breeding and calving performance”. The farm was established by Dawn Meats and Teagasc in 2015, with support from McDonald’s and additional technical assistance from the Irish Farmers Journal, to demonstrate best practice in sustainable suckler beef production. Newford Farm has set ambitious targets over its 7-year term including: Improved profitability: Increase gross margin over 5 years, from €495/ha in 2015 to €1,170/ha in 2020. Ambitious weight gain: Increase carcass weights of heifers from 280kg in 2015 to 330 kg in 2020, and from 295kg to 365kg for steers over the same period. Maximise grazing:Targeting over 200 days on grass based on a high stocking rate of 2.7 livestock units per hectare. Reduce variable costs: Newford aims to reduce variable costs as a percentage of total output from 74% in 2015 to 45% in 2020. The Open Day, which was a KT approved event offered guided walking tours of the farm every half hour from 2pm to 6pm giving visitors the chance to see the production system in action and learn how it has dealt with the many challenges of the last 12 months from extremely heavy rainfall starting in September 2017 through to the drought conditions of summer 2018. Representatives from key industry organisations including Bord Bia, the Irish Cattle Breeding Federation and Agri-aware were in attendance, with representatives from Dawn Meats, Teagasc and the Irish Farmers Journal on site to answer farmers’ queries.

World Conventional Ploughing champion Eamonn Tracey, Carlow (right) and World Silver Medallist in Reversible John Whelan, Wexford (left) with Minister for Agriculture, Food & The Marine Michael Creed TD and NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh at Screggan Tullamore Wednesday, 5th September for the launch of the 2018 National Ploughing Championships to be held 18th, 19th & 20th September next. [Alf Harvey] WITH just under two weeks to go to the staging of Europe’s largest outdoor event, the site in Screggan, Tullamore is really taking shape for this year’s National Ploughing Championships. On Thursday last the national media were treated to an exciting preview of what to expect, as the event was officially launched on the Co. Offaly site. At the launch, the media and special guests were entertained by local performers from Offaly while prize-winning animals, quality machines, horses and hounds were all on display. Food, fashion and farming were the flare of the day as ploughing enthusiasts, local landowners, public representatives including the Minister for Agriculture Michael Creed got a flavour of all that “Ploughing” has to offer. The Irish Ploughing team heroes were honoured as they returned victorious from last weekend’s World Ploughing Contest in Germany. Carlow man Eamonn Tracey is the new World Ploughing Champion representing Ireland with an outstanding performance in the Conventional Class.While neighbouring County Wexford man, John Whelan also secured silver place victory in the Reversible Class. Launching the event, NPA Managing Director Anna May McHugh said “The Ploughing Championships not only provides a national stage to showcase all that is great

about Ireland, but also internationally. As it is fantastic to see the phenomenal global interest in the event with countries such as Australia, France, USA, Denmark, UK, Netherlands, New Zealand, Hungary, Uganda, Czech Republic, Germany, Canada and Belgium attending. With 291,500 visitors attending last year and over 1,700 stands the Ploughing Championships is one of the market leading Agriculture Trade Fairs worldwide.” For Machinery addicts, the NPC trade arena goes unrivalled. All the top brands will be showcasing the latest makes and models on the market. The guests along with some of Ireland’s top models took the opportunity to inspect the site and try out some of the tractors/machinery on site. There will be an array of new exhibitors as well as hundreds of outstanding veteran companies showcasing their products and services in dynamic ways. The very latest models in agricultural machinery and cutting edge technology will be on display in the Innovation Arena, quality livestock, a Motor Show, a Forestry Village, Food Trail, an International Business Pavilion, Fashion and a Local Enterprise Village with every county in Ireland represented, National Baking Competitions, Craft Shows, Cookery Demonstrations and many topical seminars. Etihad Airways, the national airline of the

United Arab Emirates, is the new sponsor of the popular Best Dressed ‘Country Style’ ladies competition on Wednesday, 19th September. A judging panel will announce the winner with a prize worth €7,000 up for grabs. The exclusive prize includes two return flights from Dublin to Abu Dhabi, a twonight stay in the luxury 5-Star Emirates Palace, a two-night stay in the prominent 5Star Anantara Eastern Mangroves & Spa Hotel and two complimentary passes for Yas Island. Not only out to spoil the ladies, the men are also in for a designer treat. The Most Appropriately Dressed Gentleman will receive a prize of a stay in the exclusive Wineport Lodge nestled on the banks of Lough Ree, in Athlone County Westmeath, plus a bespoke custom-made suit sponsored by Master Tailor, Louis Copeland. An extended Trade Arena will see the return of the popular Tented Retail Village with demand necessitating the return of the “Dome” the biggest Arcade ever, with over 100 exhibitors displaying in the one arena plus hundreds more located in specialist Pavilions. The National Ploughing Championships taking place from September 18th to 20th in Screggan, Tullamore, Co Offaly is not to be missed.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

IFA President says Hill Farmers are being shortchanged on environmental scheme 10-point plan for Hill Farmers launched at National Hill Forum IFA President Joe Healy has said that the current environmental scheme available to farmers in Hill areas is inadequate and needs to be improved in the upcoming CAP negotiations. Speaking at the annual IFA Hill Sheep Forum in Westport earlier this week, the IFA President said that GLAS does not reward farmers satisfactorily. It does not reflect the work hill farmers carry out in maintaining the landscape, nor does it recognise the unique benefits that hill and commonage farmers deliver in meeting the challenges of climate change, and the protection of the habitats that require good management practices. Addressing farmers from around the country, Joe Healy launched a 10-point plan which includes greater ambition on environmental schemes, with farmers getting up to €10,000 annually for management practices. Higher payments should apply where farmers are asked to protect designated SAC and SPA land. At the Hill Forum where Minister Michael Ring performed the official opening, IFA Hill Chairman Flor McCarthy impressed upon the Minister the need for supports for farmers in hill areas. Among the measures which he can influence is a doubling of walks covered by the Walks Scheme. This was promised in the Programme for Government and has yet to be delivered. On ANC payments, Flor McCarthy pointed out the increase for 2018 of up to €700 must be fol-

lowed by further increases to bring the maximum up to €6,000. This would represent a significant boost to hill farmers. IFA Sheep Chairman Sean Dennehy said there must be a stronger viable price for light lamb. “We need to be able to properly capture the real and full value of this quality product from the market place. We need to properly market and promote the product and there has to be more market diversification and new market outlets”. 10-POINT PLAN FOR GOVERNMENT ACTION FOR HILL FARMERS 1. EID: Sheep farmers are not prepared to carry the €2m cost of EID and Minister Creed must fund the additional cost involved by €1 per head. Farmers selling store lambs destined for slaughter should not be penalised with the additional costs of 2 tags. 2. Sheep Welfare Scheme: An additional €5 per ewe payment must be provided in Budget 2019 from the underspend in the Sheep Welfare Scheme and extra national resources. This is critical for both hill sheep and lowland farmers. 3. Hill Lamb Markets: Sheep factories and Bord Bia need to improve market returns for hill sheep farmers and develop sustainable and quality market outlets capable of paying viable hill lamb prices. 4. CAP Funding: The Government must resist the EU Commission attempts to cut the CAP Budget and Hill farmers must get stronger support

Dungarvan Mart Prices Monday, 10th September

DRY COWS 1 Fr. 620 kgs. made €790. 1 Fr. 625 kgs. made €710. 1 Fr. 650 kgs. made €840. 1 Char. 545 kgs. made €820. 1 Fr. 410 kgs. made €500. BULLOCKS 3 Her. 675 kgs. made €1,260 each. 2 Her. 665 kgs. made €1,240 each. 2 Lim. 467 kgs. made €1,085 each. 1 Fr. 600 kgs. made €1,110. 5 Her. 409 kgs. made €770 each. 4 A.A. 500 kgs made €930 each. 6 Char. 413 kgs. made €860 each. 8 A.A. 454 kgs. made €780 ea 5 Char. 427 kgs. made €845 each. 4 Lim. 428 kgs. made €915 each. HEIFERS 1 Lim. 540 kgs. made €1,125. 1 Bel. Blue 525 kgs. made €1,050. 1 Lim. 465 kgs. made €950. 1 Bel. Blue 430 kgs. made €875. 6 Her. 388 kgs. made €570 each. 1 Sim. 445 kgs. made €925.

Special Entry for Monday next, 17th September: 5 Quality Fr. Heifer Calves, from British Fr. Cows, suitable for breeding, freshly tested. For a local producer. Next Sheep Assembly at Dungarvan Mart: Wednesday, 19th September, 2018, from 11.00 a.m. to 1.00 p.m. Quotes available Tuesday, 18th September. Booking required. Enquiries to 058-41611. Weanling Sales: 1st Sale this Thursday, 13th September, 2018. 2nd Sale Thursday, September 27th, and fortnightly thereafter. Entries now being taken. Annual Sale of Blackface Mountain Rams (in Association with Co. Waterford Sheepbreeders’ Association) will be held on Saturday, 22nd September, 2018.

under the Basic Payment, ANCs, Agri Environment and other farm schemes. 5. Environmental Schemes: Under a new environmental scheme the maximum payment should be increased to €10,000, with higher payments for Designated and Commonage land. 6. Designated SAC/SPA Land: Farmers who have restrictions imposed on farming and other developments must be compensated through a standardised per hectare payment. This payment must be paid by the NPWS and through the Rural Development Programme. 7. ANC Review: Under the upcoming ANC Review, the new payment rates should reflect the difficult land in mountain areas and hill farmers must get a maximum payment of up to €6,000. 8. The Walk Scheme: The Scheme, which currently supports 40 walks and benefits 2,000 farmers, must be doubled to an allocation of €4m. This was promised in the Programme for Government and must be delivered on. 9. Eligible Land: Flexibilities must be introduced for hill farmers to claim marginal land for payment with the necessary latitude taken into account where farming conditions are extremely difficult. 10. Implementation of Heritage Bill: The regulations governing the burning of gorse next March must be introduced in a flexible manner following the recent passing by Dáil Eireann of the Heritage Bill.

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READER’S QUERIES Question: I am a participant in the Sheep Welfare Scheme, however as I am short fodder for the winter I am considering reducing my sheep numbers or getting out of sheep altogether. Well for this year anyhow. I have received two payments already through the Sheep Welfare Scheme.Would getting out of sheep have implications for me in this scheme? Can you please advise? Answer: Unlike the Beef Data and Genomics Programme (BDGP), you can get out of sheep without having to back pay monies already received.Two points to note though, there is no going back into the Sheep Welfare Scheme once you have left it and secondly, you may need to talk to your adviser if you are claiming the ANC (Disadvantaged Area) payment so as to ensure you meet the minimum stocking rate for the year average. I trust this will clear things up for you. Tip of the Week: Due to the recent dry spell, closing dates for the spreading of chemical fertiliser and slurry have been extended to 30th September and 31st October respectively.

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TERENCE MORRISSEY Send your queries to: Dungarvan Observer, Shandon, Dungarvan,Co. Waterford, or to Morrissey & Associates, Mweelnahorna, Ring, Dungarvan, Co. Waterford.

Waterford Macra na Feirme CONGRATULATIONS MARIE AND SHARON! Waterford Macra would like to congratulate Waterford City Members Sharon Melbourne, County Secretary and Marie Harnett, National Council Representative, on receiving ABP Leadership awards on Saturday 8th September at County Officer Training in Clayton Whites Hotel, Co. Wexford. Special congratulations to Marie who was also awarded a President's County Leadership Medal on the night. Both members have contributed so much to both their local club and County over the years and are well deserving winners of these awards. Some members of Waterford Macra at County Officer Training in Co. Wexford on Saturday. EMBRACE TRACTOR COMES TO WATERFORD! The Embrace FARM tractor 'Drive to Remember' initiative was launched at the Tullamore Show on August 12th to commemorate those lost in farm accidents and

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raise awareness of farm safety. Waterford Macra were delighted to welcome the tractor on Tuesday 11th September as it made its way from North Tipperary to Kilkenny nearing the end of its 32 County journey. We would like to thank Comeragh Oil and Mobile Training most sincerely for their generous sponsorship for this initiative. FARM WALK Big thank you to Shane Fitzgerald, Kilmacthomas Macra, for inviting the clubs in Waterford Macra along to a farm walk held on his dairy farm last Friday. This walk highlighted the struggles farmers are facing at the moment and showed the inner workings of a dairy farm. Great night was had by all in attendance. QUESTION TIME! The County Round of Question Time will take place this Friday, 14th September, in Decies Bar, Clashmore at 7.30 p.m. All Welcome.

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AON uair a théann tú go Mainistir Chnoc Mheilearaí bíonn tú an-thógtha le háilleacht agus lé suaimhneas na háite agus le sóchas, uaisleacht agus naofacht iad siúd a mhaireann ann. Is mó duine a thugann triall ar an Mainistir seo chun faioseamh a lorg, chun machnaimh, chun faoistín a dhéamnamh nó chun freastail ar Aifreann. Dé domhnaigh seo caite, dhein na Manaigh Aifreann ar leith a chéiliúradh, i nGaeluinn, sa Mainistir. Ba é an tAth Uinseann Ó Maidín an phríomh chéiliúirí agus ba iad Treasa Ní hAllamhain agus Áine Ní Fhionnúsa a léigh na léachtaí. Mar bhárr fheabhais ar seo bhí dhá chór; cór na Manaigh fé stiúir an Aba, An tAth Risteárd Puirséil agus Cór Fear na nDéise fé stiúir Darren Ó Droma. Thógfadh sé do chroí agus thugfadh sé ardú meanman duit éisteacht leis an dá chór seo ag canadh i nGaeluinn agus i Laidin agus iad á tionlacain ag MacDara Mac Donncha ar orgán mhór an Mhainistir. Dhein Radió na Gaeltachta taifeadh ar an Aifreann seo agus is féidir/fiú éisteacht siar leis ar an nasc Radio Redirect 109320581734 09-09-2018.

MILE BUIOCHAS DO CÓR FEAR NA nDÉISE FOR THE ABOVE ACCOUNT The congregation at Mass in Mount Melleray last Sunday had a special treat, for as well as the usual singing, the Monks were joined by the members of Cór Fear na nDéise from An Rinn / Sean Phobail for Árd Aifreann, High Mass which was celebrated in Irish. They were, as usual, under the direction of Darren O Droma and accompanied by MacDara MacDonncha on the ancient but beautiful organ. It was a most uplifting and enjoyable experience, because the two sources of singing, the Monks in Chant, the Choir in full voice were delightful, but when joined together the result was little short of sublime. It was hardly surprising that the Monastery Church was full to capacity, for augmenting the usual congregation were families and friends of the Cór, all of whom must have been as fulfilled leaving the Church as I was. All of the Monks led by the Abbot, Dom Richard Purcell joined in the Celebration which added to the spirituality of the occasion. Fr. Uinseann, himself a Gaelic scholar was chief Celebrant of the Mass and also gave the homily as Gaeilge. If it

The members of Cór Fear na nDéise who sang at Mass in Mount Melleray Abbey last Sunday pictured with the Abbot, Dom Richard Purcell, OCSO. [Tom Keith]

occurred to any of those who spoke or sang at the Mass that it was going out across the world from a hilltop church in Waterford, it mattered not a bit, and those who were listening all those miles away must have been transported home for the duration of the holy hour.

Those who are old enough to remember the days of the Tridentine Mass, the old rite in Latin, were probably reminded of those days when the Credo was chanted in Latin by the Monks. However, Carthach McCraith singing the Our Father and Eoghan Breathnach

For those, like myself, who are not familiar with the Hymns ‘as Gaeilge’ must have appreciated the Communion Hymns which were sung to the airs of ‘Sliabh Geal gCua na Féile’ and ‘Tá na Lá’ and very appropriate they sounded too. Radio na Gaeltachta

broadcast the Mass across the world for those who would like a link with the ‘old country’ and the language they probably struggled with at school. If you would like to hear the broadcast, this is the link: Radio Redirect 109320581734 0909-2018.

Black 47

Moe Dunford and Jim Broadbent on the set of Black 47.

IF you were not deeply moved by the film, you are totally heartless and insensitive; if you were in any way shocked and surprised by what you saw and heard, then you do not know our history. If you were not fulfilled by the performances, then you do not appreciate a good movie where acting, imagery, script and history combine to make a perfect 99 minute history lesson. This is a film to be seen at least once in a lifetime. It is not just a ‘Famine Movie’, but an adventure movie shot very effectively against the background of ‘The Famine’. Moe Dunford who plays a significant part in the movie, said twelve months ago that this is a film which would grip audiences from start to finish and would be a true representation of Famine Ireland. Moe himself posed the question this week of why it has taken so long for a film to be made which is set during the Irish famine. Black ’47 is not a film to enjoy in the traditional sense of the word, but boy, as you walk out the cinema door, you know you have been to a film of stature. As with any story dealing with mass desolation and death, you will be dis-

gusted and resentful of who and what caused all of this misery, grief and suffering in Ireland. Acknowledged as being the first genuine attempt to portray the Irish ‘Famine’ on the screen, this film by Lance Daly manages to lay the blame squarely where it belonged, on the absentee landlords in London and their appalling ‘Agents,’ with the backing of heartless Police and Militia here in Ireland, who squeezed every last penny from the already penniless. The alternative to paying the rent was to have the roof stripped from the house and then set on fire. In ‘Black ’47’, the backdrop of the deserted and roofless village; the emaciated bodies by the cabins and Feeney’s sister in law and her children’s suffering behind him, tell a story as important and as clearly as the spoken word and actions. The desolation of the Connemara landscape in snowy weather as Feeney (James Frecheville) plods along on a horse, which seems as tired and dispirited as all the people around him, adds to the sadness. While everything is clearly laid out and unequivocal, at no stage is the message delivered with a sledgehammer. One could claim that this is not a ‘Famine picture’, but a story filmed dur-

ing the famine. I am no analytical film critic, but the scenery, acting and camera-work looked to me as imposing as that in ‘The Revenant’, that never-ending Leonardo di Caprio movie which garnered fistfuls of Oscars, Golden Globes and BAFTAS for acting, scenery and photography. That also had the benefit of a $135 million budget. There is a relatively small cast, but the film is not short of characters, from the avenging James Frecheville, the cute and cunning Stephen Rea, the relentless and dedicated Hugo Weaving and of course, Moe Dunford’s heartless Sergeant Fitzgibbon, This is a film which will live for a long time and it is to be hoped that in the decades to come, it will appear on screens, at home and in America, as many times as John Forde’s classic soft-focus view of Ireland, The Quiet Man. Let us hope also that it educates the British public who are largely unaware of the circumstances of Ireland in the 1840s, it not appearing on any school curriculum While this film may have been shot on a relatively small budget, it is certainly not a low budget movie and definitely one to be seen.

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Friday, 14th September, 2018

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BRICKEYS SECURE SENIOR STATUS IN LOCAL DERBY

NIRE WIN BACK-TO-BACK TITLES

SHAMROCKS ARE WESTERN JUNIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONS

Brickey Rangers 3-9; Dungarvan 0-15.

Nire 3-8; Gaultier 2-7.

Shamrocks 0-12; Sean Phobail 1-3.

EUROFINS HALF MARATHON

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SEE PAGE 3 Kilrossanty's James Whyte in possession against Stradbally's Michael Walsh during the quarter-final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior football championship match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne]

FIRED UP KILROSSANTY ADVANCE TO SEMI-FINAL

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Nire come good in extra-time JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship quarter-final Rathgormack's Michael Curry in action with Nire's Thomas O'Gorman during the quarter-final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior football championship match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne]

Nire ………………………… 1-18; Rathgormack ………………2-10. 2017 COUNTY finalists Nire were put to the pin of their collar by Comeragh neighbours Rathgormack before making this year’s last four as they would have been expected to achieve easier than what was witnessed at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. Once again, knockout championship games played at the right time of the year drew the crowds to the Shandon venue with the Board taking in the tidy sum of €3,630 for the afternoon’s double header. Playing with the stiffish breeze in the first half, Rathgormack took the game to the favourites from the off and they led by 1-3 to 0-0 before Nire knew what was happening. Opening points by Jason Gleeson from a free and a ‘45’, and a 7th minute goal by Paul Drohan from a Billy Power pass had Ger Power’s charges off to the perfect start with their direct brand of football benefitting them well. Jason Curry added another pointed free before Tholom Guiry opened Nire’s account in the 11th minute, a score that the Nire following were glad to applaud. The ever accurate Curry had another pointed free behind his name in the 13th minute before Tom Barron kept Nire in touch with a fine score from play.

Nire looked to have weathered the early dash by their opponents when Ciaran Walsh placed Shane O’Meara for an end of first quarter goal in the country end but Rathgormack bounced back three minutes later when both Conor Murray and Ronan Crotty combined to send Jason Curry in for a goal to accompany his already scored four minors, 2-4 to 1-2. Nire seemed to come to grips with this valid challenge put in front of them for the rest of the first half, gaining more possession than heretofore and resulting in claiming the rest of the scores in this moiety via Conor Gleeson, Tom Barron, Shane O’Meara (f) and Dylan Guiry, 2-4 to 1-6 at the break. Rathgormack had been unlucky not to be awarded a penalty kick in the 21st minute when it looked as if Stephen Curry was upended in front of the town end goal. The stand out stat in the second half from a Rathgormack viewpoint was that none of their forwards scored from play and the one such score that they recorded from their outstanding midfielder Jason Gleeson came in the 46th minute, their first since the 18th minute of the first half. In addition the amount of possession they gave away in final third of the field ran into double

figures as their players constantly ran up cul de sacs but they still proved their mettle by coming back to bring the match to extra time when it looked during the half that Nire had the game in the bag. This was definitely Rathgormack’s best display in quite some time and Jason Curry opened the second half scoring with yet another of his finishing tally of 1-7. Nire took over the game’s reins come the 34th minute and by the conclusion of the third quarter they had added four unanswered points by Shane O’Meara (f), Conor Gleeson with a contender for score of the match, James McGrath and Shane Walsh. Though enjoying just a 0-2 advantage and with Rathgormack regularly losing possession, the wise money was on Nire to prevail but Jason Gleeson gave the underdogs a lifeline when he scored a point of distinct class in the 46th minute to reduce the deficit to the minimum at 2-6 to 1-10. However, Nire’s final point of the hour came from the boot of Dylan Guiry as early as the 47th minute and this caused much concern for their sideline nearing the end of the game when they were at their most vulnerable since early in the first half. Shane O’Meara was wide with a

scoreable 49th minute free before Jason Curry levelled proceedings for only the second time with a brace of scores from placed balls, 2-8 to 1-11 and 55 minutes played. Four minutes of added time were announced during which Nire had four opportunities to win but wides by Conor Gleeson, Dylan Guiry, Shane Walsh and Tom Barron sent the tie to extra time. During the game Nire kicked ten wides to Rathgormack’s four. EXTRA-TIME There was only one team in it in extra time as Rathgormack had commendably given their all in the game itself. Veteran Shane Walsh was the key figure, he scored from play after 40 seconds and again in the 64th minute from a Conor Gleeson pass. The here, there and everywhere Darren Guiry finished the first ten minute half with a point from play, with Rathgormack still to add to their full time tally. A good run by Tom Barron through the heart of the Rathgormack defence in the 72nd minute was denied a score before Shane Walsh brought a great save out of Padraig Hunt at the expense of a point, 1-15 to 2-8. Rathgormack substitute John Kirwan kicked over his team’s first point from play since the 46th minute and after a Jamie Barron

12 years and over group at the Cois Bhride Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Tallow GAA Grounds organised by the Waterford Coaching & Games.

point from a Shane O’Meara pass, Jason Gleeson provided for Rathgormack’s final visit to the scoreboard when Conor Murray delivered, 1-16 to 2-10 and 74 minutes played. Just 0-3 the difference but Nire substitute Kenny Brazil extinguished any lingering Rathgormack hopes when he ran from midfield to score in the 81st minute and with the last kick-off the match Shane O’Meara (f) ensured a somewhat flattering 0-5 win for the Nire. Credit both teams who ran themselves to a standstill for over 90 minutes of play. Rathgormack will be disappointed with the result but they can be well pleased with their display overall. Nire look to have slipped back somewhat on their form of recent years which will make the remainder of the championship between themselves, Ballinacourty, An Rinn and Kilrossanty a welcome very much open affair. Nire’s Top Three: Darren Guiry, Tom O’Gorman, Tom Barron. Rathgormack’s Top Three: Jason Gleeson, Jason Curry, Will Hahessy. Observer’s Man of the Match: Jason Gleeson. Number of Scorers: Nire 10. Rathgormack 6. Scores From Play: Nire 1-15. Rathgormack 2-3.

Frees For: Nire 10. Rathgormack 15. Wides: Nire 14. Rathgormack 5. Score of the Match: Jason Gleeson’s 46th minute individually worked point for Rathgormack. Scorers – Nire: Shane O’Meara 1-3 (3f), Shane Walsh 0-4, Tom Barron, Dylan Guiry and Conor Gleeson 0-2 each, Tholom Guiry, Jamie Barron, James McGrath, Darren Guiry and Kenny Brazil 0-1 each. Rathgormack: Jason Curry 1-7 (6f, 1’45’), Paul Drohan 1-0, Jason Gleeson, John Kirwan and Conor Murray 0-1 each. Nire: Diarmuid Murphy; Tom O’Gorman, James McGrath, Dermot Ryan; Jamie Barron, Conor Gleeson, Darren Guiry; Tholom Guiry, Craig Guiry; Shane Walsh, Dylan Guiry, Michael O’Gorman; Ciaran Walsh, Tom Barron, Shane O’Meara. Subs: Conal Mulcahy for Dermot Ryan (1nj. 2); Michael Moore for Michael O’Gorman (47); Kenny Brazil for Ciaran Walsh (55); Michael O’Gorman for Tholom Guiry (76); Ciaran Walsh for Shane Walsh (62). Rathgormack: Padraig Hunt; Liam Connolly, Ronan Cahill, Conor Walsh; William Hahessy, Michael Curry, Ronan Crotty; Robbie Flynn, Jason Gleeson; Billy Power, Jason Curry, Daniel Crotty; Paul Drohan, Conor Murray, Stephen Curry. Subs: John Kirwan for Daniel Crotty (inj, 43); Jamie Kirwan for Robbie Flynn (55); Robbie Flynn for Paul Drohan (inj. 61). Referee: Anthony Fitzgerald (Gaultier).

[Sean Byrne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

Fired up Kilrossanty advance to semi-final Champions ousted by local rivals JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship Quarter Final Stradbally's David Grey in possession against Kilrossanty's Paul Keating during the quarter-final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior football championship match in Fraher Field. [Sean Byrne]

Kilrossanty ……………...…2-13; Stradbally ………………..…0-12. WHEN the dust has settled after the last of the four County senior football quarter-finals at the Fraher Field last Sunday evening, the question Kilrossanty require to ask themselves is, was this superb gun to tape display by them just a once off effort with their opposition being their ‘nearest and dearest’ who they did not beat since the year 2,000? Certainly this was the best ever performance from this group of Comeragh players and digging deeper one also has to ask the question why haven’t they produced such sparkling form before now? If last Sunday night’s winners are going to go on and qualify for the final and perhaps go one step further, last achieved in 1989, they will surely have to repeat this stunning display. Otherwise, they are just opening the door for the remaining teams now that the Champions are out of contention. Stradbally were true champions, they bowed out with dignity and they were the first to say that the better team one on the night. How good they are can be testified in that this is the first year since 2000 that they have not made the semifinal stages and that is some record to have after your name. But the night belonged to Kilrossanty, one could see before the game that the engine was already running and everyone of the side to a man did what was

required and what was asked of them. At no stage during the course of the hour did Stradbally get a foothold in the match and that is a tribute to the desire and fitness of the winners to get over the finishing line first. Despite not being physically one hundred percent, Paul Whyte put his body on the line against his own best interests and as it turned out he had a major part to play in Kilrossanty’s victory. More likely than not, he didn’t jump out of the bed on Monday morning but the pain he is enduring this week is no doubt watered down a little in the knowledge that his club are now in the last four of the championship. Kilrossanty took control of the game from the outset and it was Paul Whyte who opened the scoring with a point from play in the third minute. A dropped ball in front of the goal two minutes later saw him react in a flash and the size 5 was nestling in the back of the country end goal, 1-1 to 0-0. It took Stradbally all of seven minutes to score their first point and it came from a usual source Shane Aherne. Alan Kissane kept a tight grip on this game and he needed to. He dished out a dozen yellow cards which kept the red one in its folder though Stradbally’s Jack Mullaney picked up a second yellow in the 54th minute with the resulting red following. The emergence of Donie Fitzgerald at senior level continued

in this game, he kicked his first pointed free in the 12th minute and a minor from play by Martin Dunne gave the Green and Gold a 1-3 to 0-1 lead at the end of the first quarter. Eoin O’Brien kicked Stradbally’s second score from a 16th minute placed ball before Kilrossanty nabbed one of the best points of the day when Joey Veale and Tommy Prendergast combined to send Paul Whyte in for his second point, 1-4 to 0-2. The Reds had David Grey in action for this knockout and he traded a minor from play with Donie Fitzgerald before the second major score of the game surfaced in the 24th minute. Kilrossanty were running the Reds ragged for all of the first half and with gaps appearing in defence, Joey Veale struck a left legged shot from an acute angle over the line with Paul Whyte ensuring it reached its intended destination. Corner forward Pa Cunningham followed up with a point from play and with 25 minutes on the clock, Kilrossanty were 2-6 to 0-3 to the good. Stradbally improved a little before the break resulting in, for the first time, consecutive scores per Tommy Connors and Paul Tobin, 2-6 to 0-5. Six yellow cards were dished out in the first half, four to the Reds and two to Kilrossanty. SECOND HALF TEST The second half was always going to be an even greater test for the winners. Would they continue

to dominate or fold under a Stradbally revival? Well, the second half finished level at 0-7 each so that answered this question. The winners had used up a lot of their energy in the first moiety but they maintained a firm grip on their supremacy overall while many were wondering if a typical comeback by the Reds was on the cards. Eoin O’Brien and Donie Fitzgerald traded pointed frees by the 37th minute followed by a sharing of wide balls by Pa Cunningham and O’Brien (f). Shane Ahern’s second point from play kicked in the 40th minute left two clear goals the difference at 2-7 each but Rob Aherne was wide with a 43rd minute left legged free, a costly third for the Reds in the third quarter. Entering the final quarter, Eoin O’Brien’s third pointed free had reduced the Reds half time deficit of 0-7 to 0-5. It wasn’t significant but the game was still up for grabs. However, the accuracy of Donie Fitzgerald shone through at this stage and pointed frees under pressure in the 46th and in the 47th minutes restored Kilrossanty’s halftime advantage, 2-9 to 0-8. The intensity of the play continued as did the dishing out of yellow cards to both sets of players. The Reds required the next score but it was Paul Whyte who supplied in the 53rd minute before he eventually had to leave the field in

7 to 8 year old group with Coaches Simon Power and Barry Dunne at the Ardmore 2 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps held in Ardmore GAA Grounds and organised [Sean Byrne] by Waterford Coaching & Games.

agony to be replaced by his cousin Jack Whyte. With the finishing line in sight this was another huge test for Kilrossanty after last year’s failed attempt in the final minutes to win. However, the winners have more armouries at their disposal this time round and a point from play by Martin Dunne left 0-8 the difference at 2-11 to 0-9 with six minutes of normal time remaining. Credit Stradbally, they went down fighting in true champion’s tradition by scoring the next three points from play between the 55th and the 59th minute per Paul Tobin, Kevin Lawlor and Michael Sweeney, 2-11 to 0-12. Three minutes of added time were announced and a Stradbally goal at this stage would have produced a grandstand finish. It was Kilrossanty who used this added time the best, though, with Joey Veale and Martin Dunne supplying corner back Niall Walsh for a valued minor in the 62nd minute followed one minute later by Veale himself who had won and held up a lot of valuable ball up front in the final quarter. The final whistle sounded like music to the Kilrossanty camp with monkeys jumping off backs at the famed Shandon venue while once again it took such a performance to defeat worthy opponents in Stradbally. Kilrossanty’s Top Three: Paul Whyte, Donie Fitzgerald, Tommy Prendergast.

Stradbally’s Top Three: Shane Aherne, David Grey, Paul Tobin. Observer’s Man of the Match: Paul Whyte. Number of Scorers: Kilrossanty 6. Stradbally 7. Scores From Play: Kilrossanty 2-9. Stradbally 0-8. Frees For: Kilrossanty 18. Stradbally 21. Wides: Kilrossanty 5. Stradbally 8. Score of the Match: Kilrossanty’s 17th minute point engineered by Joey Veale and Tommy Prendergast and executed by Paul Whyte. Scorers – Kilrossanty: Paul Whyte 1-3, Donie Fitzgerald 0-5 (4f), Joey Veale 1-1, Martin Dunne 0-2, Pa Cunningham and Niall Walsh 0-1 each. Stradbally: Eoin O Brien 0-4f, Shane Aherne and Paul Tobin 0-2 each, David Grey, Tommy Connors, Kevin Lawlor and Michael Sweeney 0-1 each. Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne; Niall Walsh, Mark Prendergast, Paul Keating; James Whyte, Pa Whyte, Barry Prendergast; Tommy Prendergast, Martin Dunne; Donie Fitzgerald, Joey Veale, Conor Hayes; Pa Cunningham, Paul Whyte, Stephen Prendergast. Subs: Alan Quinn for Pa Cunningham (55), Jack Whyte for Paul Whyte (inj, 58). Stradbally: Eoin Cunningham; Ger Crowley, Kevin Lawlor, Jack Mullaney; Tommy Connors, Tony Grey, Paul Connors; Michael Walsh, Shane Aherne; Daniel Weldon, Nicky Connors, Paul Tobin; David Grey, Rob Aherne, Eoin O’Brien. Subs: Shane Lannon for Ger Crowley and Ricky Power for Nicky Connors (both h/t), Ger Power for Daniel Weldon (46), Michael Sweeney for David Grey (50), Stephen Keane for Eoin O’Brien (55). Referee: Alan Kissane (Dunhill).

Brendan Scanlan presents The John Scanlan Cup to Adam Ahearne, captain of the victorious Clashmore U-13 hurling team in the Sportsfield recently.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

Ballinacourty turn it on in second half JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Quarter-Final Ballinacourty's Tom Looby in action with Gaultier's Stephen Lynch during the quarter-final of the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons Waterford senior football championship match played in Leamybrien. [Sean Byrne]

Ballinacourty ………………2-16; Gaultier ……………………. 0-10. A LITTLE fortunate to be trailing by just two points at the end of the first half in Leamybrien on Saturday last, Ballinacourty’s most experienced championship campaigners came to the fore in the second period to master the conditions and a gallant Gaultier side that had asked questions of the favourites in the first half but failed to stay the course in the second period when the pressure came on. Playing with the wind and rain at their backs in the first half Gaultier carried the game to the opposition from the start, opening the scoring in the 4th minute with J. J. Hutchinson sending over the free after being fouled himself. Two minutes later the sides were level with Podge Hurney sending over a free but Gaultier were playing the better football with J. J. Hutchinson proving a handful for the Ballinacourty defence and in the 7th minute he put his side back into the lead on receipt of a perfect

delivery from his brother Wayne. Two minutes later it was J. J. who turned provider as he laid off the ball to Richard Hurley coming through to send over a great point. It was all Gaultier at this stage and it was against the run of play when Conor Prunty broke forward and sent the ball crashing off the Gaultier crossbar and, when the rebound was sent back into the goalmouth, Prunty was on hand to send the ball to the net. After consulting his umpires the referee disallowed the score as the player was in the square before the ball came back in. Podge Hurney pulled back a point from a free in the 16th minute but Gaultier quickly reasserted their superiority with Caomhan Maguire’s 17th minute point followed by two more from J. J. Hutchinson who was giving Brian Looby no joy as he proceeded to set up Richard Hurley for his second point in the 22nd minute. Gaultier were not to score for the remainder of the half as Hurney pointed a free following a foul on

Shane Briggs and, after the impressive Neil Montgomery pointed in the 27th minute, Hurney completed the first half scoring in added time with his fourth point of the half from a free to leave his side flattered to be just two behind on a score of 0-7 to 0-5 going into the second half. For the start of the second half Ballinacourty called experienced campaigners Sean O’Hare and Richie Foley from the bench to replace U-21 players Tom Looby and James Beresford and their impact was immediate with O’Hare shooting narrowly wide before Hurney sent over another free in the 32nd minute. Gaultier kept pace with a Conor O’Riordan point but points from play by Hurney and Foley had the sides level for just the second time in the game in the 35th minute and a minute later O’Hare’s point had Ballinacourty in front for the first time. Things were now very definitely going Ballinacourty’s way as the supremacy of Sean O’Hare and Conor Prunty around the midfield

area was cutting off supply to J. J. Hutchinson in the Gaultier attack and forcing them on the defensive leaving Hutchinson to plough something of a lone furrow up front at times. At this point Mark Ferncombe too was coming strongly into the game and between the 42nd and 48th minutes points from the full forward, Podge Hurney (f), O’Hare and Neil Montgomery opened up a five point lead. A point from a free by Hutchinson in the 50th minute offered but temporary respite from what was persistent pressure and, after further Ballinacourty points from Sean Whelan-Barrett and Ferncombe, Neil Montgomery set up Ferncombe for a cracking goal to put the issue beyond all doubt in the 58th minute. Podge Hurney followed up with a point before Caomhan Maguire had Gaultier’s last score in the 60th minute. There was more to come however as deep into added time Ballinacourty were awarded a penalty and substitute David Looby

stepped up to finish to the net, giving his side a twelve point win that did not really reflect the effort that Gaultier had produced in the first half. STEPPED UP TO PLATE While Gaultier might reasonably feel that a number of second half calls did not go their way, especially where J. J. Hutchinson was concerned, it has to be said that Ballinacourty’s second half performance was convincing with their experienced players stepping up to the plate and backed up by players from their successful U-21 sides in such as Conor Prunty, John Elsted, Neil Montgomery and Sean Whelan-Barrett. After missing out on the semi-finals last year they are back in contention once again. Scorers – Ballinacourty: Patrick Hurney 0-8 (6fs), Mark Ferncombe 1-2, David Looby 1-0 (pen.), Neil Montgomery and Sean O’Hare 0-2 each, Richie Foley and Sean Whelan-Barrett 0-1 each. Gaultier: J. J. Hutchinson 0-5 (2fs), Richard Hurley and

Caomhan Maguire 0-2 each, Conor O’Riordan 0-1. Ballinacourty: Stephen Enright, David Collins, Brian Looby, John Elsted, Shane Briggs, Conor Prunty, Darragh McGrath, James Beresford, John Hurney, Tom Looby, Neil Montgomery, Sean Whelan-Barrett, Patrick Ferncombe, Mark Ferncombe, Michael O’Halloran. Subs: Richie Foley and Sean O’Hare for T. Looby and Beresford (H.T.), Conor McCarthy for Briggs (55), David Looby for O’Halloran (57). Gaultier: David Whitty, Nick Byrne, Darragh Lynch, Aaron Jones, Richard Hurley, Dale Cullinane, Stephen Lynch, Conor O’Riordan, Billy O’Keeffe, Wayne Hutchinson, Caomhan Maguire, Gary Cullinane, Brad Carroll, J. J. Hutchinson, Dean Kearns. Subs: Calum O’Neill for O’Riordan (41), Darragh O’Keeffe for Kearns (54), David Jones for Hurley (58). Referee: Patrick Smith (Shamrocks).

9 to 10 year old group with Coaches Fiona Ni Bhriain and Edward Hynes at the Ardmore 2 Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camps held in Ardmore GAA Grounds and organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Football Championship Quarter-Final

Liam O Lonain Laoch na Rinne An Rinn ……………………. 3-11; Clashmore/Kinsalebeg …. 0-19. THOUGH free-ridden (49), the first senior football championship quarter final provided thrilling fare at the Fraher Field last Friday evening with An Rinn edging out Clashmore/Kinsalebeg by the minimum of margins after a good standard encounter enjoyed by an attendance that paid €1,450 to view the action. The difference between the teams was essentially in the kind of flags each team raised. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg were the better of the two in general play but their Achilles heel in not scoring goals brought the ultimate cost in contrast to An Rinn who had two majors on the board by the 12th minute and a third before half-time. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg played five championship games this year and they have scored just three goals. In their past two, they haven’t raised any green flags and they didn’t go for the jugular here throughout but they were content to dissect the posts for what amounted to nineteen occasions. In contrast 34 year old Liam O Lonain used all of his experience to get the most out of the possession he received. After his first goal from a high fisted effort into the town end against Fintan Walsh and Kieran Connery his confidence soared. Within thirty seconds he wormed his way through the opposing defence to slam his second goal into the net and this would have been in contrast to Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, who if they were in the same situation would have been content with a white flag. The game couldn’t have started better for Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg. An Rinn couldn’t get their hands on the ball for the first seven minutes by which time Conor Counihan’s charges had raced into a 0-6 to 0-0 deserving lead. Jason Seward

opened the scoring after just 24 seconds and An Rinn looked stunned as Brian Lynch (2f), Sean Fleming, Aidan Trihy and Brian O’Halloran all followed up with similar scores. However, amazingly, the teams were level five minutes later when An Rinn, in their first two approaches to the town end goal, had the ball in the net via the very much on song Liam O Lonain. The same player had his side well and truly settled by these scores and in the 17th minute O Lonain’s minor from play gave his team the lead and though the match was played on a knife edge throughout, An Rinn were never subsequently lead. Sean Fleming, who scored 0-5 from play in total, levelled on nineteen minutes with a contender for score of the match. Fearghal O Cuirrin and Corey de Roiste (f) pushed An Rinn into the lead for the second time on 23 minutes and the rest of normal time featured three more points by O Cuirrin, all out of the top drawer and opposing minors by Declan Allen, Paul O’Connor and Brian O’Halloran, the later being marshalled closely throughout by Tadhg O hUallachain. Heading into added time in the first half, An Rinn led by 2-5 to 0-10 and they received the timeliest of boosts in the 31st minute when Man of the Match Liam O Lonain completed his hat-trick with a well executed goal from a narrow angle. Territorially, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg dominated a second half that they won by 0-9 to 0-5. Key forwards for An Rinn, O Lonain agus O Cuirrin were kept under control and scoreless as their opposing defence tightened up significantly. It was also, Clashmore / Kinsalebeg’s dominance out the field that prevented much An Rinn scoring but the more the game pro-

gressed it was clear that goals were not on the minds of the side that needed at least one especially. An Rinn scored just three points from play in that second moiety while Fintan Walsh did very well to deny Liam O Lonain a fourth goal on 52 minutes. Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg took the game to the winners from the outset of the second half and 0-2 (1f) by Brian Lynch reduced the deficit to 0-3 by the 34th minute. An Rinn’s first score in the second half came from midfielder Ray O Ceallaigh on 38 minutes but Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg’s dominance was reflected in scoring the next three minors via Declan Allen, Sean Fleming and Brian Lynch (f). In arrears by just 0-1 come the 42nd minute at 3-7 to 0-15, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg, playing so well, looked to be in an ideal situation to drive on for home. However, though An Rinn didn’t work the scoreboard that often, they did so at vital occasions such as in the 43rd minute when Lorcan O Corraoin increased their lead to 0-2. Brian Lynch, from play, and Ray O Ceallaigh (f) traded scores by the end of the third quarter, 3-9 to 0-16 before Paul O’Connor left the minimum the difference once again. An Rinn played their best football of the second half for the majority of the last ten minutes of normal time realising minors from Corey De Roiste (f) and a well marked throughout Donie Breathnach with the latter also wide with a point effort and Liam O Lonain’s goal attempt saved. This period by An Rinn best illustrates the experienced they have learned over the past few years and at the end of the day it got them over the line. Credit Clashmore/Kinsalebeg, also, they showed they are a side on an upward curve finishing with points by

Referee Tom Mansfield (Affane/Cappoquin) pictured with team captains Sean Bourke (Affane/Cappoquin) on left and Tadhg O hUallachain (An Rinn).

Sean Fleming and Brian Lynch (f) in the 58th and 60th minute respectively. Five minutes of added time were announced which must have been music to the ears of the Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg following yet An Rinn controlled this period but with just wides from Donie Breathnach and Corey De Roiste to show for it. An Rinn are back where they were in 2017, in the last four and there task will now be to go one better than that against one of the ‘’top three.’’ Clashmore/Kinsalebeg enjoyed a good year overall, beating Ballinacourty in the Group stages and coming within a hair’s breadth of making the semi-finals. An Rinn’s Top Three: Liam O Lonain, Fearghal O Cuirrin, Ray O Ceallaigh.

Clashmore / Kinsalebeg’s Top Three: Sean Fleming, Brian Lynch, Paul O’Connor. Observer’s Man of the Match: Liam O Lonain. Number of Scorers: An Rinn 6. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg 7. Scores From Play: An Rinn 3-8. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg 0-14. Frees For: An Rinn 25. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg 24. Wides: An Rinn 5. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg 2. Score of the Match: Ray O Ceallaigh’s 46th minute free from a distance for An Rinn. Scorers – An Rinn: Liam O Lonain 3-1, Fearghal O Cuirrin 0-4, Ray O Ceallaigh 0-2 (1f), Corey De Roiste 0-2f, Donie Breathnach agus Lorcan O Corraoin 0-1 each. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg: Brian Lynch 0-7 (5f), Sean Fleming 0-5, Brian O’Halloran and Declan Allen 0-2 each, Jason Seward, Aidan Trihy and Paul O’Connor 0-1each.

9 to 10 year old Group with Coaches Aaron Beresford and Barry Dunne at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Fraher Field organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.

An Rinn: Odhran O hUallachain; Shane O Cuirrin, Darach O Cathasaigh, Noel O Murchadha; Tadhg O hUallachain, Conor O Cuirrin, Faerghal O Ceallaigh; Ray O Ceallaigh, Ferdia O hAodha; Padraigh O Murchadha, Fearghal O Cuirrin, Corey De Roiste; Donie Breathnach, Liam O Lonain, Lorcan O Corraoin. Fir Ionaid: Conor Mac Diarmada do Padraig O Murchadha, Jack O Lonain do Fearghal O Ceallaigh. Clashmore / Kinsalebeg: Fintan Walsh; Ciaran Bourke, Kieran Connery, Aidan Trihy; Ed. O’Halloran, Jason Seward, Sean Bourke; Tadhg Bourke, James O’Leary; Declan Allen, Brian Lynch, Brian O’Halloran; Adam O’Sullivan, Sean Fleming, Paul O’Connor. Subs: Ronan Fitzgerald for Ciaran Bourke, Brian Ramsey for Adam O’Sullivan, Eric O’Connor for Jason Seward (inj.). Referee: Tom Mansfield (Affane/Cappoquin).

[Sean Byrne]

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

JJ Kavanagh County Senior Football Championship Relegation Play-Off 1

Brickeys secure senior status in local derby Brickeys …………………..…3-9; Dungarvan …………………0-15. THE scoreline tells the story of this eagerly contested local derby relegation play-off at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon with the Brickeys third goal in the 58th minute deciding which team would be safe for the year and which would have to go to the well one more time to secure their senior status. Overall, the Brickeys deserved their win and they should have had three more goals on the board in the first half when they repeatedly opened up the Blues defence. After trailing by 2-6 to 0-8 at half- time, Dungarvan improved on the restart and led by the inspirational Gavin Crotty they deservingly drew level at 2-8 to 0-14 in the 52nd minute before a gift of a goal to the winners undid a lot of their good work. Brickeys had three worthwhile challenges in the lead up to this game and it worked. Quick to settle, they took the lead in the 4th minute per a score by the returned from injury Mark Shalloe. Three minutes later, Philly Walsh and Mark Cummins combined to send the ever dangerous Christy Murphy in for a great goal and the winners were well on their way to controlling the first moiety. Kieran Power opened Dungarvan’s account in the 8th minute but replies by Carthach Shalloe (f) and Cormac O’Grady kept the Bushy Park men to the forefront at 1-3 to 0-1 with eleven minutes on the clock. A brace of minors from play by Gavin Crotty and a Ryan Donnolly effort brought Dungarvan back into the picture

and even more so by the 20th minute when Crotty pointed two frees following an earlier score by Brickey’s wing back Kieran O’Neill, 1-4 to 0-6. Centre back Mark Cummins missed goal chance number 1 for the Brickeys in the 21st minute but he atoned for this two minutes later when he set up Christy Murphy for his second goal which brought his side back into the driving seat with a 0-4 advantage. Kealan Barry set up Mike Kiely for Dungarvan’s seventh score while Christy Murphy was on for his hat trick when his effort sailed over the cross bar in the 26th minute, 25 to 0-7. A Carthach Shalloe pointed free increased this lead further before Kenny Moore replied similarly for Dungarvan while the game should have been put to bed in added time when Maurice Daly missed what looked like an easy goal scoring opportunity. Four points in arrears and playing into the breeze, Dungarvan won the second half by 0-7 to 1-3 but dominated it more than that scoreline suggests. Five unanswered scores per Gavin Crotty, 0-3 (2f), Kenny Moore (f) and Patrick Curran shot Dungarvan into the lead for the first time in the match at 0-13 to 2-6 come the 44th minute. Three minutes earlier, Martin Houlihan had the ball in the town end goal from a Christy Murphy pass but referee Tom Dee and his umpires judged that he had carried the ball over the line A Cormac O’Grady pointed free in the 48th minute and the winner’s first score from play in the half in the 51st minute by Mark Cummins

had Brickeys back in front before Kenny Moore levelled proceedings for the second occasion one minute later, 2-8 to 0-14. Dungarvan required a goal to really get their challenge up and running but Ryan Donnolly’s left legged effort in the 54th minute was snuffed out by Tommy Lynch at his right hand post. This was a defining moment while the Blues also had a number of scoring chances in these minutes before Conor McGrath intercepted a pass from Patrick Curran intended for his goalie Mark Boland and no better man to execute such an opportunity. With two minutes of normal time remaining, there looked to be no way back for the Blues and especially so when Christy Murphy cleverly worked the ball towards goal to dissect the posts and put two scores between the teams, 3-9 to 0-14 and the first of the three minutes of added time played. Credit Dungarvan, they continued to drive forward with constant fouling halting their efforts before Gavin Crotty finished the scoring with his eighth point, this latter one his fifth from placed balls. However, overall the Brickeys deserved to win and their preparation for the game merited it. Dungarvan have one more opportunity to stay in the top grade and if they prepare for it, they look to be capable of achieving this. BEST WISHES One person absent from the Fraher Field last Sunday was Brickey legend Mairead McGrath who is recovering in hospital from

JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Senior Hurling Championship Relegation play-off 2

Senior Hurling status on the line in Fraher Field BALLYDUFF UPPER V AN RINN Friday, September 14th at 8 p.m. RELEGATION from the senior grade looms for one of these sides this weekend and this very important encounter for both clubs has a very even look about it. When the teams met in the Group stages back on the 31st of March, Ballyduff came with a second half revival to win by 2-16 to 0-18 and thus maintain their status since they won the Intermediate title back in 2005 after a replay with Passage. On the other hand, An Rinn

have experienced a yo-yo existence in the senior grade. They won the title in 2008, 2012 and 2017 but their stay in the top tier was never that long. Both sides are capable of making the drop here but Ballyduff have had longer to prepare for this vital match than their opponents who were playing the big ball up to last weekend. No doubt, An Rinn could have done with waiting until their football campaign was concluded as this game is thrown in at them with one eye at least on the County senior football semi-final, a rare opportunity for them to reach that final for the first time since 1925. The Gaeltacht side showed against Mt.

Sion that they have the ability to stay senior and their fitness will not be questionable. They are in this game with a 50/50 chance of surviving the drop. Very few clubs in the County possess the spirit of Ballyduff and this always surfaces when the need is greatest. Last year was a case in point when they found themselves in the same situation but they survived with a big win over Portlaw. The Reds are fully focused for Friday’s ‘’do or die’ and with their backs to the wall once again, one would expect them to come out on top after a ding dong struggle. Forecast: Ballyduff.

Eastern hurling semi-finals worth a visit Walsh Park Double Header Saturday, September 15th DUNHILL V ERIN’S OWN at 2.30 p.m. BALLYDUFF LOWER V CLONEA at 4 p.m. THE Eastern Intermediate hurling championship reaches its penultimate stage this Saturday with an attractive double header in Walsh Park.

Three of the teams involved have come out of Group 2 and when Dunhill and Erins Own played at the same venue on the 20th of July, the former prevailed by 0-1 on a score of 2-19 to 2-18. Dunhill will be the slightest of favourites to make the final but Erins Own have made great strides in this grade in recent championships and they are in this game with an even chance of progressing. Clonea had things all their own way against DLS in the quarter final

in Kill and they will not have benefitted much from this. Their players were involved in football with Rathgormack last weekend but the one week turn around shouldn’t affect them much. Ballyduff didn’t win any of their five Group matches but they defeated a highly regarded Ballygunner side by 2-20 to 1-16 in the quarter finals two weeks ago. This is a potential banana slip for the current champions Clonea but playing to their best, they can return to yet another Divisional final.

Referee Tom Dee (John Mitchels) pictured with team captains Mark Shalloe (Brickeys) on left and Gavin Crotty (Dungarvan).

a recent mishap. The word last Sunday evening was that the result of this game from the Fraher Field has quickened that recovery and best wishes is extended to Mairead from all local Gaels. Brickey’s Top Three: Christy Murphy, Philip Walsh, Mark Cummins. Dungarvan’s Top Three: Gavin Crotty, Kieran Power, Aaron Donnolly. Observer’s Man of the Match: Christy Murphy. Number of Scorers: Brickeys 7. Dungarvan 6. Scores From Play: Brickeys 3-6. Dungarvan 0-8. Frees For: Brickeys 18. Dungarvan 29.

Wides: Brickeys 4. Dungarvan 5. Score of the Match: Gavin Crotty’s 13th minute point from play for Dungarvan. Scorers – Brickeys: Christy Murphy 2-2, Conor McGrath 1-0, Cormac O’Grady 0-2 (1f), Carthach Shalloe 0-2f, Mark Shalloe, Kieran O’Neill and Mark Cummins 0-1 each. Dungarvan: Gavin Crotty 0-8 (5f), Kenny Moore 0-3 (2f), Kieran Power, Ryan Donnolly, Mike Kiely and Patrick Curran 0-1 each. Brickeys: Tommy Lynch; Oran Keevers, Philly Walsh, Johnny Cooney; Kieran O’Neill, Mark Cummins, Darragh O’Grady; Mark Shalloe, Conor Phelan; Cormac

O’Grady, Maurice Daly, Kieran O’Neill; Christy Murphy, Emmet Gaffney, Carthach Shalloe. Subs: Martin Houlihan for Emmet Gaffney (inj. 23), Conor McGrath for Ryan O’Neill (47), John Morrissey for Martin Houlihan (56). Dungharvan: Mark Boland; Kealan Daly, Aaron Donnolly, Jack Lacey; Kealan Barry, John Curran, Mike Kiely; Darren Duggan, Kieran Power; Patrick Curran, Gavin Crotty, Joe Duggan; Ryan Donnolly, Kenny Moore, Luke O’Callaghan. Sub: Fionn Hallahan for Joe Duggan (51). Referee: Tom Dee (John Mitchels).

Comeragh Oil Western Intermediate Hurling Semi-Final

Local derby game to decide Ballysaggart’s opponents ARDMORE V CLASHMORE/KINSALEBEG in Fraher Field Sunday, September 16th at 7.00 p.m. THE second of the Western Intermediate Hurling semi-finals goes ahead at the Shandon venue this Sunday evening when neighbours Ardmore and Clashmore/Kinsalebeg meet with a 7.00 pm throw-in start. Of the two Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg have been the more impressive thus far, qualifying straight for this penultimate stage by topping their Group with wins over Cappoquin, Ballysaggart and Ardmore. On the other hand, the seasiders didn’t win any of their Group fixtures losing out to Ballysaggart, Cappoquin and this Sunday’s opponents. These results would seem to indicate that Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg are heading for the Divisional decider and so they may but Ardmore turned a corner in their quarter final outing v Brickeys when they unex-

pectedly came with a late run to qualify for the last four. If Ardmore are going to return to their first Western final in the grade since 2013 when they defeated Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg in a thriller, they will look to Seamus Prendergast to lead their challenge once again. His brother Declan, the Keatings, the Gartlands, Michael Cronin, Jack Walsh, in goal, Gavin Williams, the Hennessy’s Niall and Richie, Jack Keane, John O’Brien and Joe Conway etc. performed well the last day and the expected return of James Flavin and Kenny Murphy from injury is a huge boost for the team. Unlike Ardmore, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg have been required to give their football campaign first attention in the lead up to this game and they have just had this past week to turn their attentions to the small ball game. It would have been a fairer situation if the senior football relegation game between Ardmore and Portlaw was on also last weekend and that would leave both clubs in a level playing field scenario. As it is, Clashmore/ Kinsalebeg

are unbeaten this year in championship with four wins out of four after defeating Stradbally in the quarter final. The current fitness well being of Tadhg De Burca will be a key element in this match as he is to his side as Seamus Prendergast is to Ardmore. Hurling well at the moment for them are Declan Allen, Ed and Brian O’Halloran, Paul O’Connor, Sean Fleming, Jason Seward, the Bourkes, Ciaran and Sean and Brian Lynch and they will not be in the mood to lose their winning sequence to their local rivals. In many regards, the onus will be on Ardmore to prove that their win against Brickeys is the start of their true form. There will be no element of surprise this time round as the seasiders have had plenty time to prepare for this game. Clashmore/Kinsalebeg have been the most consistent side in the championship to date, their fitness will not be in question and both these factors gives them the nod to return to a Intermediate final for the first time since 2013. Forecast: Clashmore / Kinsalebeg.

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Nire win backto-back titles JJ Kavanagh and Sons County Junior Football Senior Attached Final Paddy Joe Ryan, Chairman Co. GAA Board presents the Junior B Football Cup to Nire's Captain Aidan Condon. [Sean Byrne]

Nire ………………………...…3-8; Gaultier ………………………2-7. A BLISTERING start to each half gave an experienced Nire side the cushion they needed to withstand a late Gaultier rally and so capture the Junior ‘B’ county football final for second string senior sides in rain swept Leamybrien on Friday last. Fielding a good spread of senior championship medallists, The Nire had Gaultier on the back foot from the start with Seamus Lawlor sending over the opening point in the second minute and a minute later the ball was in the Gaultier net with wing back Eamonn Wall putting Shane Mullins through. A further point from former county star Brian Wall had the Nire five points clear after six minutes with Gaultier yet to score. The Barony men finally got on the scoreboard with a fine solo effort from Chris Thomas in the 12th minute but following an exchange of points from frees between Brian Wall and Chris Thomas further points from Wall (1f) in the 17th and 22nd minutes opened up a six point lead. The Nire continued to adapt better to the difficult conditions as Michael Moore added another point towards the end of the half but though substitute Donal McCarthy had a Gaultier point deep into added time, the Nire were not flattered by their six point half-time lead on a score of 1-6 to 0-3.

Two minutes into the second half Keith Guiry struck for his side’s second goal and Shane Mullins might have had his second of the game a minute later but for his effort coming back off the crossbar. The momentum continued to be with the Ballymac’ side and it was almost inevitable when the third goal did come in the 34th minute with Keith Guiry applying the finish from an acute angle. Gaultier now had it all to do and though Sean Hogan hit back with a 39th minute point and Chris Thomas blazed over the bar in front of an open goal, points from David Prendergast and Brian Wall cancelled out both scores as the Nire retained their twelve point lead going into the last ten minutes. When Sean Hogan started and finished a good Gaultier move to the net in the 51st minute it looked no more than a mere consolation score and even when Hogan followed up with a point from a free a minute later it was hard to see further inroads into the Nire lead. A point from substitute Ian Dunne saw some signs of nerves in the Nire defence with a goal effort by Chris Thomas being blocked for a ‘45’. The final minutes saw Gaultier piling on the pressure with Sean Whitty shooting for goal from a 12 metre free and when Richard Finnegan crashed a rebound to the net in the 59th minute to leave four points between the sides the pres-

Nire County Junior B Football Champions 2018. [Sean Byrne]

sure was on the Nire defence as the game went into three minutes of added time. The four point deficit proved just too much for Gaultier’s late effort to bridge in the closing minutes as the Nire, rocked out of their earlier complacency, closed out the game to emerge deserving winners. Scorers – Nire: Keith Guiry 2-0, Brian Wall 0-5 (2fs), Shane Mullins 1-0, Michael Moore and David Prendergast 0-1 each. Gaultier: Sean Hogan 1-2 (0-1f), Richard Finnegan 1-0, Chris Thomas 0-3 (1f), Donal McCarthy and Ian Dunne 0-1 each. Nire: Ger Peters, Justin Walsh, Jack Guiry, Sean Ryan, Eamonn Wall, Michael Moore, Aidan Condon, Seamus Lawlor, David Nugent, Tommy Cooney, Shane Mullins, Keith Guiry, J. P. Fitzgerald, David Prendergast. Subs: Paddy Lawlor for Moore (44), Jordan Ryan for J. Guiry (50), Connie Power for Prendergast(52). Gaultier: David Daniels, Robin Croke, Sean Whitty, Killian Jones, Kevin Dingley, Kieran O’Sullivan, Conor Langton, Jason Flood, Sean Hogan, Derek Jordan, Owen Connors, Aaron Connors, Chris Thomas, Máirtin Seoighe, Richard Finnegan. Subs: Donal McCarthy for Seoighe (22), Colin Power, Cormac O’Mahony and Damien Tiernan for Croke, Jordan and Jones (all 49). Referee: Kieran O’Toole (Naomh Pol)

Nire's Shane Mullins with the ball against Gaultier's Kieran O'Sullivan during the J. J. Kavanagh & Sons County Final Junior B Football played in Leamybrien. [Sean Byrne]

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Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship Quarter Final

Eight minute scoring spree sees Sliabh gCua through Sliabh gCua ………………. 1-12; Colligan Emmetts …………0-11. THIS unsportingly played Western Intermediate football championship quarter-final was decided on the scoreboard between the 38th and the 47th minutes when Sliabh gCua visibly upped the intensity of their play to register an unanswered 1-5 at a stage when the Emmetts looked to be on the road to victory, when leading by 0-10 to 0-7. This was the only part of this distasteful local derby that one would care to remember as from the outset a number of players, not all, on both sides, were concentrating more on the man than on the ball. The game was in its infancy when a reckless high tackle by Sliabh gCua centre back JJ Coffey on an inrushing Colin Dunford received a lenient yellow card and shortly afterwards the yellow was out again when Jason Dunford correctly fell foul of the referee. These incidents set the scene for a free ridden game where the standard was poor and both teams’ focus was not where it should have

been as both teams conceded an equal sharing of forty four frees. One of the winner’s better players Kieran Barron opened the scoring in the first minute with Michael Horgan replying for the Emmetts four minutes later. In a low scoring first quarter Jason Sheehan (f) and Cillian Tobin edged Sliabh gCua ahead before Johnny Wall pointed from play, 0-3 to 0-2 and a quarter of the game completed. Sliabh gCua maintained the initiative in the second quarter, Kevin Sheehan and Johnny Wall traded minors before John Morrissey drew the sides level at 0-4 each in the 22nd minute. Two pointed frees by Jason Sheehan had the winners back in front by two before Johnny Wall left the minimum between the teams at the break, scoring in the third of the four minutes of added time. During that second quarter, J. J. Coffey and Jason Dunford were fortunate to receive tickings instead of a second yellow each while John Morrissey was black carded to be replaced by Sam Murphy Nix who

later got his name on the scoresheet, 0-6 to 0-5. The Emmetts best period in the game was in the third quarter during which it looked as if they were going to forge ahead and prevail against a lethargic Sliabh gCua outfit. Within eight minutes of the restart, they led by 0-10 to 0-7 and they deserved every bit of it. The improvement in their play was reflected in five different players dissecting the posts, Mikey Horgan, Johnny Wall, Sam Murphy Nix, Fran Duggan and Colin Dunford. Sliabh gCua’s only response was a Jason Sheehan 35th minute pointed free, they had not scored from play since the 20th minute and they looked a beaten side. However, when a leader was required, Denis Coffey stood up, not for the first time for his club, and he scored a much required point from play in the 39th minute. This seemed to awaken the winners and Kieran Barron, who did not receive enough of the ball throughout, Jason Sheehan, 0-2 (1f) and sub Aidan Fitzpatrick had Dermot

Dee’s charges back in front at the end of the third quarter on a score of 0-12 to 0-10. Veteran Fitzpatrick livened up the winner’s forward line when introduced and perhaps he still deserves a starting place. The keys score in the match arrived in the 47th minute when Kieran Barron put injury plagued Kevin Sheehan through for a well taken goal in the Country end. There was a further eight minutes played before Emmets responded and it came by chance against a totally dominant Sliabh gCua when Jason Sheehan gave the ball away to Johnny Wall, who switched the score board to 1-12 to 0-11. Sliabh gCua seemed to retreat into defence from this point onwards but Emmetts used the remaining time getting involved in a three minute brawl at the end of which more yellow cards were handed out and John Morrissey, who was earlier black carded, received a straight red for encroaching on the field and getting involved. All this time wasting was to the advantage of Sliabh gCua and

especially so when Emmetts received a penalty in the third and final minute of added time for which Sliabh gCua’s number 7 Sean Fitzpatrick was black carded. CLEAN SHEETS However, veteran David Whelan, in goal, maintained his record of clean sheets when he correctly judged the direction of Johnny Wall’s penalty kick and that was that as far as the result was going to be. Last year’s finalists Emmetts will be disappointed to exit at this stage while Sliabh gCua will need to play for the full hour if they are going to progress further. Sliabh gCua’s Top Three: Kevin Sheehan, Kieran Barron, Jason Sheehan. Emmett’s Top Three: Johnny Wall, Michael Horgan, Reece Stringer. Observer’s Man of the Match: Kevin Sheehan. Number of Scorers: Sliabh gCua 6. Emmetts 6. Scores from Play: Sliabh gCua 1-8. Emmetts 0-10. Frees For: Sliabh gCua 22. Emmetts 22. Wides: Sliabh gCua 7. Emmetts 4.

Score of the Match: Sliabh gCua’s 47th minute goal engineered by Kieran Barron and executed by Kevin Sheehan. Scorers – Sliabh gCua: Hason Sheehan 0-5 (4f), Kevin Sheehan 1-1, Kieran Barron 0-2, Cillian Tobin, Denis Coffey and Aidan Fitzpatrick 0-1 each. Emmetts: Johnny Wall 0-5 (1f), Mikey Horgan 0-2, John Morrissey, Sam Murphy Nix, Fran Duggan and Colin Dunford 0-1 each. Sliabh gCua: David Whelan; Darragh Tobin, Jack Skehan, Jack Power; Ronan Gleeson, JJ Coffey, Sean Fitzpatrick; Eoin Kearns, Mike Kearns; Cillian Tobin, Kevin Sheehan Denis Coffey; Kieran Barron, Jason Sheehan, Dermot Tobin. Subs: Gearoid Hallinan for Kevin Sheehan; Kevin Sheehan for Gearoid Hallinan; Aidan Kearney for JJ Coffey; Aidan Fitzpatrick for Dermot Tobin. Colligan Emmetts: Dean McKenna; Reece Stringer, John Nick Fennell, Darren Dunford; Mark Flynn, Ross Browne, Jason Dunford; Dan Booth, Colin Dunford; John Wall, John Morrissey, Gavin Whelan; Michael Horgan, Fran Duggan, Charlie Whelan. Subs: Sam Murphy Nix for John Morrissey (b/c); John Flynn for Darren Dunford; Alan Walsh for Charlie Whelan. Referee: John Condon (An Rinn).

Sliabh gCua team that defeated Sean Phobal in the Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship quarter-final played at Fraher Field on Saturday evening last.

Abbeyside u-8 team that participated in the Kilrossanty/Brickey Waterford Ladies Football Blitz.

Abbeyside u-10 team that participated in the Kilrossanty/Brickey Waterford Ladies Football Blitz.

[Sean Byrne]

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Shamrocks are Western Junior Football champions Lawlors Hotel Western Junior ‘A’ Football Championship Final Pat Grant, Chairman Western GAA Board presents Western Junior A Football Cup to the Shamrocks Joint Captains, Padraig Aherne and John Paul Lucy. Also included is Michael Burke Jnr., Lawlors Hotel, Championship sponsors. [Sean Byrne]

Shamrocks ……………...…0-12: Sean Phobail ……………..…1-3. FOLLOWING defeats to Colligan Emmetts in two recent finals, it was a case of third time lucky for the Shamrocks club in Knockanore last Saturday afternoon when they were worthy winners of the Doocey Family Cup against a Sean Phobail side that were never allowed get into their stride. In reality, though, there was no luck about this win as Shamrocks were the dominant side throughout and if they had manifested their territorial advantage on the scoreboard, this would have been a landslide victory. Sean Phobail just came up against a superior side and they were never allowed to play their usual fast passing game in wet and slippery conditions that both clubs adjusted to as best they could. The Shocks won this title after a replay against Colligan Emmetts a few years ago but it was important for this Shamrock set of players to win some silverware for their recent years’ efforts in both codes and they delivered in style at the Sportsfield on Saturday. Some at the venue thought that the half time score was 0-8 to 1-2 in favour of the winners but referee Tommy Sullivan was the man that counted as he revealed the official score was 0-7 to 1-2. What was more noticeable about the scoreline was that Sean Phobail weren’t visiting the Board frequently enough and their finishing tally of 1-3 will not win you a Divisional title. Straddling both halves they didn’t score for half an hour as a very focussed Shamrock’s side hounded them in packs and finished strongly with the final three scores to close out the match in their favour. Sean Phobail played their most

rewarding football in the first quarter at the end of which they led the winners by 1-2 to 0-2. Cormac Nugent opened the scoring with a pointed free followed by a similar score by Shamrocks corner forward Bernie Kelleher. Conor O’Reilly had Sean Phobail back in front with a neat point matched by an equalising minor by Shamrocks’ joint captain Padraig Aherne after the winners had fritted away a good goal scoring opportunity. The match was very evenly played out at this point before Sean Phobail gained the initiative when early sub Diarmuid O Cuirrin’s free kick deceived the Shamrocks goalie and his defender to drop into the net under the crossbar. However, this was as good as it got for Sean Phobail as Shamrocks were stung into action, according to our own records scoring the remaining six points of the half and keeping the Shocks anchored at a goal and two points. The workrate of such as Chris Murphy, Stephen and John Paul Lucey around the centre of the field bred this dominance and it was clear by half time that it was the Shamrocks’ that were heading for the winners’ enclosure. Bernie Kelleher kicked 0-2 from placed balls, Billy Hynes the same from play and Ed Hynes and Stephen Lucey also got in on the scoring act. Sean Phobail required a positive start to the second half but the Shamrocks were even more dominant in this period. That they didn’t show this on the scoreboard left them in a vulnerable position as there was just one kick of the size 5, albeit a major one, between the teams at the end of the third quarter, 0-9 to 1-3. Bernie Kelleher was wide with a free attempt early on before he made amends from

play. Chris Murphy dissected the posts that his efforts and demonstrated levels of fitness deserved before John Conway kicked Sean Phobail’s only score of the second half. If this was a boxing match, and it wasn’t, fair play to both teams who battled sportingly throughout, Shamrocks would be way ahead on points. It is said that if you don’t take your scores it will come back to haunt you and Sean Phobail gained a foothold for about ten minutes in the final quarter. However, sheer Shamrocks determination and will to win deprived the Shocks of badly required scores, including a good goal chance. Colm Roche lifted the siege with a defining point from play, 0-10 to 1-3 and Stephen Lucey ensured the Doocey Cup was heading parallel to the Blackwater for a rare night of celebration with two excellent points from play to close out the scoring. Apart from the one ball that deceived him early on, Chris Murphy proved an able replacement for Tim Lenihan in the Shamrocks goal. Tom Donovan was a dominant figure on the edge of the square as was Shane Roche outside him and all their colleagues in this sector were responsible for keeping Sean Phobail confined to just two points from play over the hour. Midfield was the area where this famous win for the Shamrocks was created. The energy levels of those circulating this area, the Luceys, Chris Murphy, Colm Roche and Billy Hynes had a major part to play while all of the inside line, Padraig Aherne, Ed Hynes and Bernie Kelleher scored from play. Subs Eoin Murphy, Liam Motherway and Alan Kelly deserved their introduction after their contribution to the

Shamrocks who beat Sean Phobal in the Lawlors Hotel Western Junior A Football final in Cappoquin.

campaign all season while for the men and women that have stood by the club over the years through thick and thin, this was a victory to be savoured. Sean Phobail will naturally be disappointed that they couldn’t influence this final but there was no stopping the Shamrocks on this occasion. However, they possess a good blend of experience and youth and their day will come if they stick to their task. Aodhan De Paor kept a clean sheet in a Western final and others to catch the eye were Conor O’Reilly, Ray Terry, John Conway and Cormac Nugent. The loss of James Salmon and Declan Ryan before and during the game respectively to injury was sorely felt. PRESENTATION Chairman of the Western Board Pat Grant and Michael Burke junior, representing the championship sponsors, Lawlors Hotel, presented the Doocey Family Cup to the winning joint captains, Padraig Aherne and John Paul Lucey amid scenes of significant celebration. Shamrocks Top Three: Chris Murphy, Stephen Lucey, Shane Roche. Sean Phobail’s Top Three: Conor O Raghallaigh, Ray Terry, Aidan Power. Observer’s Man of the Match: Chris Murphy. Number of Scorers: Shamrocks 7. Sean Phobail 4. Scores From Play: Shamrocks 0-9. Sean Phobail 0-2. Frees For: Shamrocks 13. Sean Phobail 14. Wides: Shamrocks 4. Sean Phobail 3. Score of the Match: Stephen Lucey’s 56th minute point from play for Shamrocks : Scorers – Shamrocks: Stephen Lucey 0-3, Bernie Kelleher 0-3 (2f), Billy Hynes 0-2, Padraig Aherne, Ed Hynes, Chris Murphy and Colm Roche 0-1 each.

[Sean Byrne]

Sean Phobail: Diarmuid O Cuirrin 1-0f, Conor O’Reilly, Cormac Nugent (f) and John Conway 0-1 each. Shamrocks: Richie Murphy; Padraig Roche, Tom O’Donovan, Brian Harnedy; Cathal Herlihy, Shane Roche, Adam Crawford; John Paul Lucey, Stephen Lucey; Chris Murphy, Colm Roche, Billy Hynes; Padraig Aherne, Ed. Hynes, Bernie Kelleher. Subs: Eoin Murphy for Eddie Hynes, Liam Motherway for Bernie Kelleher, Alan Kelly for Billy Hynes. Sean Phobail: Aodhan De Paor;

Stiofan O Conbhui, Ray O Turraoin, Liam O Raghallaigh; Aindrias Breathnach, Micheal Froinnseach, Ciaran Mac Mathuna; Cormac O hInnseaduin, Aodhan Mac Gearailt; Seamus O Hannain, Deaglan O Riain, Sean O Conbhui; Conor O Raghallaigh, Graham O Gadhra, Brian Froinnseach. Fir Ionaid: Shane O hOgain do Stiofan O Conbhui, Seamus O Bradain do Micheal Froinnseach, Dylan De Roiste do Conor O Raghallaigh. Referee: Tommy Sullivan (Affane/Cappoquin).

Shamrocks Billy Hynes gets ahead of Sean Phobal's Cormac O Innseaduin during the Lawlors Hotel Western Junior A Football final in Cappoquin. [Sean Byrne]

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Enjoying the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in the Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in the Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in the Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in the Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne]

Enjoying the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in the Fraher Field.

[Sean Byrne]

6 to 7 year old group with coaches Taylor Murray and Orla Hickey at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Fraher Field organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

7 to 8 year old group with Coaches Bearach and Padraig Moore at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Fraher Field organised by Waterford Coaching & Games. [Sean Byrne]

11 year old plus group at the Kellogg’s GAA Cúl Camp in Fraher Field organised by Waterford Coaching & Games.

[Sean Byrne]

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Gaelic Jottings Senior Football semi-finals THE draw for the JJ Kavanagh senior football semi finals was held in the Fraher Field last Sunday evening and the following are the pairings. Ballinacourty v Nire and An Rinn v Kilrossanty. Both games will be played in the Fraher Field on Sunday fortnight the 30th of September with the times yet to be confirmed.

Na Seamroga’s wait is over THE Shamrock’s GAA club’s wait for some junior football silverware ended in Cappoquin last Saturday evening when they won the Western Junior ‘A’ title after a gap of 34 years. The club also won the County title in that year of 1984 and previously won the Western title in 1977. The Shamrocks fully deserved their win last Saturday and with continued commitment to the cause may well be in with a shout of adding this year’s County title to their roll of honour. In 1987 Shamrocks contested the Intermediate football County final against St. Saviours and they were beaten by the city club who went on the following year to play Kilrossanty in the senior final, the Comeragh club winning by 2-7 to 0-8.

County Board meeting postponed DUE to the Munster Council holding a forum on football in the province on Monday night last, September 10th, the County Board meeting scheduled for the same night was postponed until a date to be confirmed.

2018 Sports Capital Funding THE 2018 Sports Capital Programme opened for applications from 9 a.m. on Friday, 7th September to 5 p.m. on Friday, 19th October, 2018. Any organisation wishing to make an application under the Programnme must be registered on OSCaR by 5 p.m. on Friday, 5th October, 2018.

Amalgamating Club Hurling Championship idea MARTIN Fogarty believes that weaker counties should amalgamate their club hurling championships. With the club game struggling in more counties than it is thriving in, the GAA’s National Hurling Development Manager is confident that the removal of county boundaries in certain cases would promote competitiveness and raise standards: “I think that long-term we need to wipe away the county boundaries in several counties and just devise new regions where you would have ten or twelve club teams and make meaningful championships,” the Kilkenny man told gaa.ie. “So, a player can say, 'Right, there's twelve teams in this championship, it's going to take a bit of winning'. Then you're not waking up in February in March saying to yourself we might have just one or two matches in August and that's the championship. “You take Sligo, Roscommon, Leitrim,

Longford - counties or even parts of counties that are geographically close. You could get 20 clubs and make an intermediate and senior championship of ten clubs each where you'd have at least six matches to win a championship. “I think then it would be attractive for players to play the game and it would be attractive for guys to be over teams. “Or even if you take Carlow, I think they have four senior hurling clubs. And I think there's five or six in Wicklow. Now if you joined the two of them together for a start, look at the Championship you'd have.”

Two Déise players nominated on U-21 Hurling Team of the Year BILLY Nolan (Roanmore) in goal, and Conor Prunty (Abbeyside) at right half back have both been nominated on the Under 21 Inter County hurling championship team of the year which is no small feat considering we played just one game this year. Munster champions Cork have pipped All-Ireland winners Tipperary and Leinster champions Galway to earn the biggest representation. In total eleven Cork men make the list while Tipp and the Tribesmen both have nine players each included. Leinster runners-up Wexford have six players on the fortyfive-man shortlist. Limerick, Waterford, Dublin and Kilkenny are all represented by two players on the list. The remaining two places go to Carlow and Westmeath. The U-21 Player of the Year nominees have also been announced. Tipperary’s Ger Browne and Jake Morris will compete against one another along with Galway’s Fintan Burke and Cork’s Mark Coleman for the accolade. Last year’s winner of the prestigious accolade was Limerick’s Aaron Gillane who was central to his team’s All-Ireland Senior Hurling Championship success last month. The Bord Gáis Energy U-21 Team of the Year and Player of the Year nominees were picked by a panel of judges chaired by Bord Gáis Energy Sports Ambassador Ger Cunningham alongside Bord Gáis Energy #HurlingToTheCore Ambassador Joe Canning, Waterford legend Ken McGrath and TG4’s Micheál Ó Domhnaill. Speaking to mark the announcement of the shortlist, Ger Cunningham said; “It’s a mark of the new structure for the U-21 grade in 2018 that the All-Ireland champions have less nominees than the team they beat in the final. Tipp and Cork met twice in the championship and while the All-Ireland final was a close-run affair, the Munster final was very one sided in Cork’s favour.” “That’s taking nothing away from the deserved All-Ireland champions who certainly had many outstanding performers. This is recognised not only in the Team of the Year nominations but also by the fact they’ve had two players make the four-man shortlist for Player of the Year.” “In total ten counties are represented on the shortlist and we look forward to the winners being announced next month. I’m sure there will be plenty of debate between now and then.” The winners of the Bord Gáis Energy U-21 Team of the Year and Player of the Year will be announced on Wednesday, 17 October when the B Championship Player of the Year will also be announced. Winners will receive their awards on Friday, 19 October at a special ceremony in Dublin.

Brickey Rangers U-9 team that travelled to Roanmore to take part in their annual ground hurling charity blitz recently. Full Shortlist for Bord Gáis Energy Team of the Year Goalkeepers: Billy Nolan (Waterford), Barry Hogan (Tipperary), Ger Collins (Cork) Right Corner Back: Paddy Smyth (Dublin), David Lowney (Cork), Damien Reck (Wexford) Full Back: Darren Byrne (Wexford), Jack Fitzpatrick (Galway), Brian McGrath (Tipperary) Left Corner Back: Killian O’Dwyer (Tipperary), Shane Bannon (Galway), Niall O’Leary (Cork) Right Half Back: Fintan Burke (Galway), Conor Prunty (Waterford), Billy Hennessy (Cork) Centre Back: Kyle Hayes (Limerick), Make Coleman (Cork), Robert Byrne (Tipperary) Left Half Back: Dylan Quirke (Tipperary), Jack Grealish (Galway), Ian Carty (Wexford) Midfield: Darragh Fitzgibbon (Cork), Richie Leahy (Kilkenny), Tom Monaghan (Galway), Seán Loftus (Galway), Ger Browne (Tipperary), Conor Cahalane (Cork) Right Half Forward: Brian Ryan (Limerick), Robbie O’Flynn (Cork), Joe O’Connor (Wexford) Centre Forward: Jerome Cahill (Tipperary), Rory O’Connor (Wexford), Declan Dalton (Cork) Left Half Forward: Killian Doyle (Wesmeath), Cianan Fahy (Galway), Shane Kingston (Cork) Right Corner Forward: Jake Morris (Tipperary), Kevin Cooney (Galway), Colin Currie (Dublin) Full Forward: Tim O’Mahoney (Cork), John Donnelly (Kilkenny), Mark Kehoe (Tipperary) Left Corner Forward: Simon Casey (Wexford), Evan Niland (Galway), Chris Nolan (Carlow)

Underdogs makes a comeback AFTER a decade of silence, classic GAA reality TV show 'Underdogs' made its long-awaited return on to our television screens last week. The programme was a massive hit during the 'noughties, unearthing future All-Ireland winning talent of the calibre of Kieran Donaghy and Pearse O'Neill. The premise of the show is that a group of players who have never tasted inter county action before are prepared to take on a county side in a one-off match. With the cameras rolling to give viewers an intimate insight into the journey, the band of wannabes are coached by Kerry legend Paul Galvin, Galway's Ray Silke and Valerie Mulcahy of Cork. The first episode of the new series aired on TG4 at 9:30 p.m. last Thursday, September 6th.

Fixtures but no management teams LEAGUE champions Kilkenny will commence their 2019 Division 1A hurling campaign with a home fixture against Cork. According to a provisional fixtures revealed by the Irish Independent, Brian Cody and the Cats will entertain the Rebels in round 1 which is pencilled in for Sunday, January 27th. Liam McCarthy Cup winners Limerick will be looking to cement their place in the top flight after securing a long-awaited promotion earlier this year. John Kiely’s AllIreland heroes will travel to Wexford to take on Davy Fitzgerald’s side on the opening weekend. Meanwhile, Waterford’s fixtures have also been released but with no manager in place in both codes here in the County, it is not the ideal start also with the knockout stages in the County championships well underway at this stage. 2019 Allianz Hurling League Provisional Fixtures Sunday, 27th January Division 1B round 1: (2.0) Waterford v Offaly. TBC Galway v Laois. Carlow v Dublin. Sunday, 3rd February Division 1B round 2: (2.0) Carlow v Galway; (2.0) Laois v Waterford. (2.0) Offaly v Dublin. Saturday, 16th February Division 1B round 3: (7.0) Laois v Offaly. (7.0) Waterford v Carlow, Sunday, 17th February Division 1B round 3: (2.0) Galway v Dublin. Sunday, 24th February Division 1B round 4:(2.0): Carlow v Laois. (2.0): Dublin v Waterford. TBC Offaly v Galway. Sunday, 3rd March Division 1B round 5: (2.0) Carlow v Offaly. (2.0) Dublin v Laois. (2.0): Waterford v Galway.

2019 Allianz Football League Provisional Fixtures Saturday, 26th January Division 4 round 1: (7.0) Waterford v Wicklow. Sunday, 27th January: Division 4 round 1. (2.0) Leitrim v Wexford. (2.0) London v Limerick. TBC Antrim v Derry. Sunday, 3rd February Division 4 round 2: (2.0) Limerick v Waterford. (2.0) Wexford v Antrim. TBC Derry v London. TBC Wicklow v Leitrim. Sunday, 10th February Division 4 round 3: (2.0) Leitrim v Antrim. (2.0) London v Wexford. (2.0) Waterford v Derry. (2.0) Wicklow v Limerick. Sunday, 24th February Division 4 round 4: (2.0) Antrim v London. (2.0) Derry v Wicklow. (2.0) Wexford v Waterford. TBC Limerick v Leitrim. Saturday, 2nd March

Division 4 round 5: (2.0) Wicklow v Wexford Sunday, 3rd March Division 4 round 5: (2.0) Leitrim v London. (2.0) Limerick v Derry. TBC Waterford v Antrim Saturday, 16th March Division 4 round 6: (2.0) Antrim v Wicklow. (2.0) London v Waterford. (2.0) Wexford v Limerick. (7.0) Derry v Leitrim. Sunday, 24th March Division 4 round 7: (1.0) Derry v Wexford. (1.0) Leitrim v Waterford. (1.0) Limerick v Antrim. (1.0) Wicklow v London.

On the mend ABSENT from gate duty at the Fraher Field in recent weeks has been Dave Long, former Portlaw, New York and Dungarvan hurler. The popular Dave is hospitalised in Cork for some time now but local Gaels were glad to hear over the weekend that he is on the mend and we wish him well in his continued recovery.

Scór Na Seachtaine JASON Gleeson’s 46th minute point for Rathgormack in their County senior football championship quarter final game against Nire in the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon.

Fraher Field Classics THIS week’s Fraher Field Classics Facebook page courtesy of the Editor of the Dungarvan Observer and from the pen of John A. Murphy features the 1968 Western junior football championship game between Valley Rovers and Cappoquin on the newspaper dated July 20th, 1968. Valley Rovers 3-8; Cappoquin 2-6.

Sympathy THE Observer extends its sincere sympathy to Joe Pollard, chairman of the Lismore club and fellow family members Eamonn, Marie, Olivia and Breda on the death of their mother Mrs Eileen Pollard, Parks Road, Lismore. Mrs Pollard’s late husband Mossie served the GAA in many areas of administration as well as being a top class referee. Sympathy is also extended to Liam Carey and family, Passage on the death of their father John last weekend and to the family of Maurice Walsh, formerly of McCarthyville, Abbeyside, who died last week.

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TEAMS OF TIMES GONE BY EMPHATIC VICTORY FOR BALLINACOURTY Championship: Intermediate Football Championship. Venue: Cappoqiun. Date: Saturday, 22nd August, 1998. Half-time score: Ballinacourty 2-9; Modeligo 1-2. Full-time score: Ballinacourty 2-16; Modeligo 1-8. Ballinacourty: T. Walsh; N. Thompson, M. Collins, J. Organ; J. Phelan, J. Moore, J. Stacey; S. McGrath, D. Cliffe; G. Hurney, B. Beatty, J. Foley; M. Enright, D. Melody, M. Cosgrave. Subs: S. Briggs for N. Thompson; W. Fennell for D. Cliffe; D. Hayes for M. Enright. Ballinacourty scorers: G. Hurney 1-2, D. Melody 1-1, M. Cosgrave 0-5, J. Foley 0-3, B. Beatty 0-3, W. Fennell 0-1, M. Enright 0-1.

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Club Focus Wednesday, 26th August, 1998. LAWLORS HOTEL SENIOR FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP

Ardmore best in local derby Ardmore 1-10; Ring 0-6. ARDMORE, by virtue of a great last quarter scoring spree, in which they scored 1-6 saw the St. Declan’s side recording an emphatic seven point victory over their local rivals at the Fraher Field on Sunday evening last. At half time Ardmore after having had first use of the strong breeze gusting down into the road goal only led by a single point (0-4 to 0-3) and it looked on that Ring would prevail. Seamus Veale, John Conway, Seamus Prendergast and Wayne Hennessy scored Ardmore’s points, with Colin Ryan, Dara Breathnach and Eugene Curran replying for Ring. On the turnover the first score did not come until the 46th minute when Wayne Hennessy pointed a free. John O’Donnell (47th) and E. Curran (48th) minutes exchanged points. Then Ardmore got the

vital break in the 49th minute when good work by Seamus Prendergast put Cathal Hennessy in for a goal. Seamus Veale, John O’Donnell and Cathal Hennessy added points before E. Curran replied (1-9 to 0-5). Then John Hennessy was put clear but his rasper of a shot saw the ball go wide of the upright. Young Ring substitute Killian Murphy pointed with John Conway replying (1-10 to 0-6). Killian Murphy got in, was fouled and a penalty resulted. But Eugene Curran’s show went wide of the upright and that was that. Ring could have no complaints as they had their scoring opportunities but it was Ardmore’s better finishing up front which was the day in the final analysis. Ardmore: D. Lenane; P. Gallagher, M. Supple, M. Hennessy; A. Flavin, A. Ahearne, N. Keating; S. Prendergast, W. Hennessy; K. Linnane, S. Veale, C. Hennessy; E. Flavin, J. Hennessy, J. Conway. Subs: K. McCarthy for N. Keating; J. O’Donnell for E. Flavin. Ring: T. Kiely; L. Murray, L. Curran, E. White; S. Hayes, J. Harty, E. Breathnach; E. Crotty, C. Ryan; E. Curran, R. Christopher, C. Breathnach; M. O’Domhnaill, D. Breathnach, T. Walsh. Sub: K. Murphy. Referee: J. M. Kelly (Shamrocks).

Radley Engineering Western Intermediate Football Championship Quarter-Final

Ballinameela survives strong Geraldines challenge Ballinameela ………………1-14; Geraldines ………………… 1-8. THIS quarter-final tie in the Intermediate football championship was a real tough affair between the two neighbouring clubs. Both sides went all out for victory and every ball was fought for with great intensity. The Geraldines got off to the better start and were four points ahead in as many minutes with points from Peter Coughlan, Shane Kenny and two from Alan Lawlor. Liam O'Brien then opened the scoring for Ballinameela in the 6th minute and this was followed by a goal from Tomas Curran for Ballinameela in the 8th minute. The next score of the game was a goal for Geraldines in the 15th minute through Peter Coughlan to leave the Gers 1-4 to 1-1 ahead. The referee was kept busy with a number of yellow cards being issued as exchanges became robust but this was always going to

be a hard fought encounter. Ballinameela then rattled off four unanswered points, three from Mikey Phelan and one from Tomas Curran. The last two scores of the half were from frees Alan Lawlor for Geraldines and Robert Shine for Ballinameela. At half-time Ballinameela led by the minimum 1-6 to 1-5. The second half continued from where the first half ended with tough exchanges and some more yellow cards issued. Ballinameela scored four more unanswered points in the first 14 minutes of the second half three from frees (Mikey Phelan 0-2 and Robert Shine 0-1) and the other score was a point from play by Conor Buckely. This left Ballinameela ahead 1-10 to 1-5. Geraldines then tagged on three pointed frees through Alan Lawlor and Ballinameela responded with four more points via Mikey Phelan 0-3 from frees and a

Shane McGovern point to round off the scoring. At the final whistle of a tough encounter Ballinameela were ahead by six points and they go on to play Ballinacourty in the semi-finals Ballinameela: J. McGrath, C. Culloo, M. Shine, K. Looby, S. Flavin, D. Phelan, P. Prendergast, L. Looby, K. Phelan, L. O'Brien (0-1), T. Curran (1-1), D. Looby, C. Buckley (0-1), M. Phelan (0-8, 0-7fs), R. Shine (0-2fs). Subs. B. Phelan for D. Looby, S. McGovern (0-1) for K. Looby. Geraldines: S. Lambden, J. Tobin, J. O'Keeffe, J. Landers, L. O'Connell, E. Mernin, S. Hally, D. Hally, S. Kenny (0-1), S. Kenefick, A. O'Dwyer, P. Coughlan (1-1), D. O'Keeffe, A. Lawlor (0-6, 0-5fs), P. Clifford. Subs. S. Landers for L. O'Connell, T. O'Connell for P. Clifford, M. Lynch for D. O'Keeffe, M. Ronayne for S. Kenny, S. Kenny for M. Ronayne (B/C). Referee: Pat Casey (Affane / Cappoquin). SEMI-FINAL PAIRINGS Sliabh gCua v Modeligo, Ballinacourty v Ballinameela.

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FORDE’S DAYBREAK FORECAST CORNER Last Week’s Forecasts: 13 Forecasts. 10 Correct. 3 Incorrect. Success Rate: 77 %. This Week's Forecasts SHC Relegation Play Off: Ballyduff v (An Rinn). West IHC SF: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v (Ardmore). East IHC SF: Clonea v (Ballyduff Lower), Dunhill v (Erins Own). East J’B’ H: DLS V (Passage), Kilmacthomas v (St. Mollerans). Co. MHC QF: Abbeyside v (Roanmore), Mt. Sion v (St. Carthages). Co. MHC: Div. 2: St. Olivers v (St. Marys). Co. MHC: Div.3: Ballyduff v (Cappoquin). To Date: 370 Forecasts. 246 Correct. 124 Incorrect. Success Rate: 66.5%.

WESTERN GAA BOARD RESULTS WESTERN BOARD RESULS Lawlors Hotel Junior A Football Final: Old Parish 1-3; Shamrocks 0-12. Radley Engineering Intermediate Football Quarter Finals: Geraldines 1-8; Ballinameela 1-14. Emmets 0-11; Sliabh gCua 1-12.

WESTERN BOARD FIXTURES Comeragh Oil Intermediate Hurling Championship: Clashmore/Kinsalebeg v Ardmore at Fraher Field Sunday, 16th September at 7.00 p.m. WATERFORD GAA FIXTURE SHC Relegation Final: Friday, 14th September An Rinn v Ballyduff Upper in Fraher Field at 8 p.m.

Shamrocks (Kindly sponsored by Allen Engineering & Agri Sales Ltd). CLUB LOTTO Last week's winning lotto numbers were 1-8-14-19, and there was no winner. €20 winners were Laura Budds, John A. Kelly, Yvonne Grey, Ann Flanagan, Olan Coleman. Next week's jackpot will be €7,500. JFC WESTERN FINAL: Shamrocks 0-13; Sean Phobail 1-3. Shamrocks claimed their first Western football title since 1987 (which was Intermediate football), and first Junior title since 1984 when they powered their way to an emphatic seven point win over an Sean Phobail in a rain soaked Cappoquin last Saturday evening. For a proud club that always fields out in football (even though not always first choice), and has produced some excellent players to county level like Liam Dalton, Dan Casey, and Michael Neville, that is a drought of biblical proportions. Little wonder the sizeable Shamrocks support celebrated long and hard at the final whistle. Old Parish opened the scoring with a pointed free, followed by a free from Bernie Kelleher. The sides traded points again with Colm Roche firing his first of the day to leave the scores two each. With conditions deteriorating and heavy rain now pouring down, calamity struck when a long ball in somehow ended up in the net for a very fortuitous goal for the Gaeltacht men. It was then Shamrocks showed their mettle, taking over completely, and firing over six points in a row to turn a three point deficit into a three point half-time lead. Edward Hynes started it with a simple fisted point following a good run, his brother Billy following suit with another, Stevie Lucey who was really starting to dominate around midfield, landed another, then Bernie added two, and Billy Hynes finished the half with another to leave the score 0-8 to 1-2 at half-time. This lead didn't flatter us as I felt we dominated around the middle of the field with Stevie and John Paul Lucey and Colm

Roche winning a lot of ball, and the only concern was perhaps we should have been further ahead. With the rain continuing to pour down, scores were proving more difficult to come by, but it was Bernie who scored first again, with Chris Murphy getting his first score, and Colm getting another fine point to leave six between the sides. To their credit our opponents finally began to put on some pressure, and pulled back a point, but we were not going to be denied, and my man of the match Stevie Lucey fired over two excellent points to make sure the cup was going back to the three parishes once again. We had a lot of heroes on the day, and there was a determination in the team that was lacking two weeks ago when our hurlers bowed out very feebly, but we weren't going to be denied on this occasion. Our backs were very solid, well marshalled by centre back Shane Roche and full back Tommy O’Donovan, but I must give special mention to veteran Brian Harnedy who was superb all through, and another veteran Eoin Murphy who came on in the second half had a big effect on the game bringing a coolness and cuteness to the play that was lacking at times in the first half. Overall it was a satisfyingly performance, and if we can turn our possession into more scores we should have a real sporting chance in the county final, whenever that may come. Congratulations to selectors Declan Butler, Dan Casey, Seamie Tobin along with coach Noel Crowley from Fermoy who has instilled a strong work ethic evident in the way all the players put pressure on the opposition. Well done to all, and roll on the county final! Panel: Richie Murphy, Brian Harnedy, Tommy O Donovan, Padraig Roche, Cathal Herlihy, Shane Roche, Adam Crawford, Stevie Lucey (0-3), Billy Hynes (0-2), Chris Murphy (0-1), Colm Roche (0-2), John Paul Lucey, Edward Hynes (0-1), Bernie Kelleher (0-4), Padraig Ahearne, Eoin Murphy, Alan Kelly, Liam Mother way, Joe Leahy, Tom Roche, Kieran Crawford, Ciaran O’Keeffe, Sean Murphy, Ivan O’Neill, Thomas Goulding, Michael Lucey, Martin Delaney, Padraig Tobin, Liam Dalton, Jack Crawford, John A. Kelly.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

Some of the St. Pat’s girls and boys that took part in the Karl Dunford Tournament at our Poc Fada & Family Fun Day.

St. Pat’s Juveniles POC FADA & FAMILY FUN DAY Due to technical circumstances beyond our control we don’t have a complete set of winners photos from the Poc Fada and Family Fun Day held. Apologies for this. U-12'S LOSE OUT TO BALLYDUFF LOWER A great effort last Wednesday evening by all the girls in their u-12 semi-final match against Ballyduff Lower. They gave everything but unfortunately it was not enough. On a positive note, it was great to see all the messages flooding in from parents on WhatsApp thanking mentors Olivia and Kevin for their efforts training the team over the season. The team will continue to train on Wednesday at 6.30 pm as we have a u-14 county final coming up and the school matches will be starting soon. INTERMEDIATE LADIES WIN AGAIN Another great win for our Intermediate ladies team last Tuesday night in Bohadoon. They beat Comeragh Rangers on a score line of 4-9 - 2-6. Congratulations team and mentors. WELL DONE EMMA Congratulations to the Waterford U-14 camoige team (which included our own Emma Hickey) on winning the U-14 Lilly Spence Final to become All-Ireland Champions. ANNUAL FLAG DAY Our annual Flag Day will be held in Dungarvan on Saturday, 20th October this year. We would really appreciate if parents and players would volunteer to help out. Each collector will do a 2 hour shift. Anyone interested in helping can contact Willie Whelan on 086 2748377 or email william@deisedesign.ie. The Flag Day was a very successful fundraiser for the club last year. "SPLIT THE POT" The August draw took place on Sunday, 2nd September at Queally's Bar, Bohadoon. The winner of the Split the Pot prize of €250 was Rosie Whelan, promoter was Katie Whelan. This is the club's main fundraiser which helps to top up registration fees, pay for footballs, sliotars, referee fees, subsidise bus hire, field maintenance & help towards any other bills which our club has fall due over the year. Tickets for the next monthly draw are available from Mentors, Parents, Committee, Healy's Daybreak, The Pike Service Station. Tickets €2 each or 3 for €5

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John had a fine game to win the Player of the Match award in the Karl Dunford Tournament at the St. Pat’s Poc Fada & Family Fun Day.

Aoife, Katie & Eimear winners of the inaugural Cic Fada at the St. Pat’s Poc Fada & Family Fun Day.

An Rinn & St. Pat’s under 8 hurlers who played out a most entertaining draw at the St. Pat’s Poc Fada & Family Fun Day.

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St. Mary’s Juveniles U-14 HURLING Our U-14 hurlers finished the league section of the championship undefeated when they accounted for a game Sacred Heart outfit in Kill last Monday night, 3rd Sept. Playing against a nice breeze in the opening half we started brightly with a couple of points before Jack Hennessy netted to put daylight between the teams. Undeterred the city side bounced back with 1-2 of their own to leave them trailing us by two at the half-time whistle. With the breeze behind us in the second period we took control early on as we started to clock up the points. Brian Dowdall and Daniel Webster led from the back, with the two James, Aaron, Adam, Ben and Fionn Whelan getting on the scoreboard while Jack grabbed a second green flag. In fairness the opposition never stop trying, but they rarely threatened us in that second half, to leave us qualifying for the County semi- final on September 17th Cappoquin or Ballyduff Upper. Final score St. Mary’s 2-15; Sacred Heart 1-3 U-12 FOOTBALL Having lost our opening two games in Division 1 of the league our ‘maroon’ team travelled to Ballybeg last Wednesday evening, 5th Sept more in hope that confidence. A bright start saw us take a 3 points to 1 lead with some good scores from Richard McGrath and Peter Phelan, before St. Saviours got a foothold on the game to register 4 points on the trot to lead at the break by 2. The second half saw them continue their dominance and by the midway point they had stretched their lead to 7, and it could have been more only for a brilliant save from William Power. Eventually, we started to play again and Cathal Hennessy kicked off our comeback with a fine point. Mikey O’Grady was moved into the forwards and he added energy to this line of the field. He kicked 2 points and suddenly the lead was down to 3. However, the city side raised a green flag against the run of play and that seemed to be that with time almost up, except for one final assault which led to a cracking goal from Peter. Unfortunately, time went against our brave effort as Saviours held on to record a 2-7 to 1-7 victory U-11 FOOTBALL The latest round of the league saw our ‘maroon’ team travel to Tramore last Friday night, 7th Sept. An even enough first half saw us with a slender lead at half-time. In the second half we upped the ante and played an awful lot better. Sure enough the scores flowed with Michael Power and Maurice Walsh in top form in the forward line. In the backs Conor Hayes was outstanding and by the time the full-time whistle blew we had won comfortably on a scoreline of 8-7 to 4-2.

An Coilligean/Na h-Emmetigh CLUB LOTTO There was no winner of the “Black & Amber” club lotto held in Shalloes Bar on Monday, 3rd September. The numbers drawn were 4, 14, 15 and 29. The €20 lucky ticket winners were as follows: Ross Dunford, Sarah Foley, Evie & Thomas Walsh and Michael Power. The seller’s prize went to Evan McKenna. Last Monday (10th September) night’s jackpot was worth €7,250. Black and Amber lotto tickets will be on sale outside The Pike Service Station on Saturday mornings from 9am to 1 pm. If anyone would like to help out selling tickets on Saturday mornings please contact Kevin on 087 2814712. As always your support is greatly appreciated. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINAL SliabhgCua 1-12; Colligan 0-11. Colligan bowed out of the Intermediate Football Championship last Saturday evening in Fraher Field. They will now plat the Geraldines in a relegation match. Team: Dean McKenna, Reece Stringer, John Nick Fennell, Darren Dunford, Mark Flynn, Ross Browne, Jason Dunford, Dan Booth, John Morrissey (0-1), Michael Horgan (0-2), Fran Duggan (0-1), Colin Dunford (0-1), John Wall (0-5), Charlie Whelan, Gavin Whelan. Subs: Sam Murphy Nix (0-1), Alan Walsh (used), John Flynn (used), Richie Kiely, Adam Dunford, Ian Fraher, Evan McKenna, Willie Browne, Jack Fraher.

Kill LOTTO At last Monday’s night’s lotto draw held in Kirwan’s Bar there was no winner of the €10,000 lotto jackpot. On the night we had no match three winners, so it was down to the lucky dip draw to decide the winners. The two names drawn out were Vera Murray and Hugh Breslin. The numbers drawn were 2, 14, 25 & 29. INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL Our Intermediate Footballers played their last game of the league section of the championship last Saturday evening in Dunhill when they defeated Del La Salle on a scoreline of Kill 5-13 to De La Salle 1-11 this was a very encouraging display from the team before they head into the knockouts in the next couple of weeks. Our goal scores on the night were Ciaran with two, Corey, Anthony and Michael Queally. FENOR HURLING Fenor Hurlers drew Ferrybank in the relegation semi-final ar the time of writing we have no fixture for this game but it’s scheduled fo be played in the next few weeks. CONGRATULATIONS Congratulations to our long serving player Niall Hennessy and his wife Geraldine on the birth of their baby last week.

Kilmacthomas INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL LEAGUE On Friday last our Intermediate Footballers took on our near neighbours John Mitchell's in what was our final group fixture in the league. The full time score in this game: Kilmacthomas 1-15; John Mitchells 0-5. With this win Kilmacthomas finished third overall in the Intermediate Football Group. UPCOMING FIXTURES As our next fixture is to be confirmed. Please check out our social media channels (Facebook/Twitter) for the latest updates on fixtures.

John Mitchels INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We played Kilmac on Friday night in Kilmac and were well beaten on a scoreline of 1-15 to 0-5. We still have a game to play against De La Salle before the knockout. We will have more details in the coming week. Training this Tuesday and Thursday. UNDERAGE We play Na Gaeil on Monday, 10th September as home. Training Thursday at 6:30 p.m. U-10 Saturday in Fews at 11 a.m. CONFINED DRAW Trevor O’Reilly is this week's winner.

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

Modeligo WEST INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL CHAMPIONSHIP Following last weekend's quarter-final games, the draw for the Intermediate Football Championship semi-final sees Modeligo paired with Sliabh gCúa, while Ballinameela will face Ballinacourty. Times, dates and venues are to be confirmed. ALL-IRELAND CAMOGIE CHAMPIONS! Congratulations to the Waterford A U-14 Camogie squad who on Saturday last captured the "Lilly Spence All-Ireland U-14 Cup" at the National tournament in Trinity Gaels GAA Grounds in Dublin with a fantastic win over Kilkenny in the final. The girls went unbeaten through all 5 games on the day, with wins in their group over Cork; Dublin and Offaly; before accounting for Antrim in a very tough semi-final and a very good Kilkenny side in the All-Ireland final on a score of 2-4 to 1-1. It was a brilliant display from the Waterford girls, and we are proud to say that there were 3 Modeligo Camogie Club girls, Anna Hickey; Chloe Power and Emma Hickey on the panel. WELL DONE GIRLS!!! Big congratulations must also go to Máiréad Hickey, who also played her part in Saturday's action as she also lined out in Dublin for the Waterford C squad at the Craobh Chiarán GAA Grounds, where they played 3 games. Then on Sunday, all the Waterford squads had the honour of taking part in the Parade of teams on the pitch in Croke Park at half time in the All-Ireland Intermediate Final, which was without doubt a fantastic experience for them all. Congratulations girls, all four of you, on wearing your county's jersey and representing yourselves, your families, your club, and your County. Be proud of yourselves, just as we are all proud of you! AMERICAN GAA WINNERS! Congratulations from everyone here in Modeligo to Pa O'Donovan who played a starring role for Na Fianna in the San Francisco Club Hurling Championship Final recently. Na Fianna captured the title with a team not only back-boned by Waterford players, but also guided by another Modeligo man, Eric Kenneally, who has been a leading figure in the San Francisco based club for many years now. Congratulations to Eric, Pa and everyone involved as the lads also secured qualification for the North American Finals in Philadelphia. Congratulations also goes across the water to another Modeligo man, Matt Cashman, who was involved with the Waterford Hurling Club, New York as they secured the New York County Hurling Championship title last weekend. Well done Matt, great to see Modeligo represented! COUNTY INTERMEDIATE CAMOGIE CHAMPIONSHIP RESULT Dungarvan 2-15; Modeligo 2-5 (Played, Sat. September 1st in Dungarvan) Despite the result, the girls gave a much improved display last Saturday night against a very talented Dungarvan side, who were deserving of their win. Keep up the hard work girls, the results will come your way! Next game vrs. Clonea Power on Saturday, September 15th in Modeligo, with throw-in timed for 6:30 pm.

Pictured are Anna Hickey; Chloe Power and Emma Hickey, all from Modeligo Camogie Club who were members of the All-Ireland winning Waterford U-14 Camogie squad on Saturday last in Dublin. COUNTY MINOR HURLING CHAMPIONSHIP RESULTS: Naomh Bríd 1-14; Cois Bhríde 0-15. (Played Wed. August 29th in Colligan) After a slow start, this was a good win for the local Minor side. Naomh Bríd 2-26; St. Oliver's 4-12. (Played Tues. September 4th in Ballinameela) Another good performance from the lads and another win which sees them finish top of their group. Following these games, the lads have now secured a County Quarter final against the winners of a play-off between Cois Bhríde and Portlaw/Ballyduff at a date yet to be determined.

Affane Cappoquin THREE TO ANSWER 1, Name the Down footballer who won two All Ireland senior medals and an All Star award in the ‘90’s and whose daughter Fionnuala was centre half back for Down in this year’s All Ireland intermediate Camogie Final? 2, What year did Waterford win the Jack McGrath Cup? 3, Who are the only club from County Laois to contest an All Ireland club senior hurling final? LAST WEEK’S ANSWERS 1, Tadgh De Burca was the GPA young Hurler of the Year in 2015. 2, John Mullins received five All Star awards. 3, Cork has lost a record 35 All Ireland senior hurling and senior football finals in total. DEISE DELIGHT AS WATERFORD U-14 CAMOGIE TEAM ARE CHAMPS Congratulations to the Waterford A U-14 Camogie squad who captured the "Lily Spence All-Ireland U-14 Cup" at the National Tournament in Trinity Gaels GAA Grounds in Dublin with a fantastic win over Kilkenny in the final. The girls went unbeaten through all five games on Saturday with wins in their group over The Rebels, The Dubs and Offaly; before accounting for Antrim in the Semi-final and the Cats in the All-Ireland final on a score of 2-4 to 1-1. Waterford were a revelation on the day and gave a scintillating display in the final and it was fab to see Cappoquin Camogie star Rachel Horsom being one of the many shining lights in a great Deise victory, well done. Congrats also to Jane McConnell who banged in three goals who also starred in Saturdays action as she also lined-out in Dublin for the Waterford B squad who were voted team of the tournament where they were narrowly beaten by Carlow in the semi final. Congrats again girls on doing the county proud# champions# Up The Deise WHY ARE WE DEVELOPING THE SPORTSFIELD? Why are we developing The Sportsfield? This is the question that has been put to me on numerous occasions by many western Deise Gaels because to single out just a few SHC Fixtures: Lismore V Dungarvan, Tallow V Abbeyside, Ballyduff V Fourmilewater, Ballyfuff V Ring. I don’t have the answer, but is Cappoquin not the central location for these fixtures but have been bye passed even though there is no ring road around the place. Have we forgotten about promoting the game in the rural communities and the spin off and the feel good factor the local derbies also bring. Just like many rural clubs the Cappoquin club supply five referees and a levy to the Board as well as hosting numerous college and juvenile games free of charge. Some people might not know but it is not too long ago that the Sportsfield hosted County finals in every grade including senior, National Hurling and football league fixtures and Munster championship fixtures at u-21 and minor level. COUNTY MINOR C’SHIP FIXTURE Rd 7 Sunday, 16th Sept: Cappoquin V Ballyduff Upr at 11.30 am in The Sportsfield. County U-16 Hurling Qtr-Final: Wed., 12th Sept; Cappoquin V Erins Own Sacred Heaart at 6.30 pm in Polberry Park. WEST IH SEMI-FINAL MISSED OPPORTUNITES PROVE COSTLY FOR QUINNERS AS SAGGART PROGRESS TO FINAL Cappoquin 2-15; Ballysaggart 3-16 Probably the two best supported sides in Waterford club hurling in recent times Cappoquin the Munster IH winners 2014 and Ballysaggart the Munster JH winners 2013 at the moment made the short journey down the N72 to the Fraher Field, Dungarvan for the eagerly awaited Western Intermediate semi-final where again both clubs brought a huge crowd to the venue again for the stand alone fixture at €10 a pop, no discount sale bundle here in contrast to Tipperary last weekend where there

were 16 intermediate and senior hurling championship games where one could go to any amount of games for a €15 ticket. The game started at a whirlwind pace as The Cornerstone lads raced into a seven points to three lead on the quarter hour mark and could easily had two goals in this period, before Shane Bennett had Ballysaggart back in the game as he slipped inside the Cappoquin defense in the 17th minute to despatch to the net but Cappoquin still remained in control in the half with Shane O’Rourke firing over five points and Aaron/KillIan O’Sullivan and Andy Molomby causing havoc for the Saggart defense before David Cahillane rattled the onion sack on the 27th minute to put Cappoquin leading at the interval 1-12 to 1-09, a lead which should have been much more except for not capitalising on the goal scoring chances that arose. Cappoquin started the second half brightly and went five points clear, but in fairness to Ballysaggart they clawed their way back into the game to square things up on the three quarter hour mark 1-15 apiece. The next ten minutes was probably the defining period of the game Cappoquin hit five wides in a row and the Saggart goalie Mike Ryan brought off another great save to deny Matt Noonan a goal opportunity if Donald Trump is looking for a engineer to design a wall to keep out those Mexicans he ought to contact Paddy Kearney because for the last twenty minutes Saggart’s defense was almost impregnable and did not give an inch, by the 53rd minute the evergreen Janey O’Brien had the Saggart ahead for the first time and three minutes later Ken Cashel rose above Shane Coughlan and cut in for a goal at a crucial stage in the game and two minutes later Shane Bennett was on hand to score from a penalty before Mike O’Brien cut through the Ballysaggart defence for a great goal before Tadgh Tobin blew the final whistle. In a tremendous entertaining game, probably where the game was won and lost for Ballysaggart and Cappoquin were: one, inability on the day to convert at least four excellent goal scoring opportunities; two, Ballysaggart’s outstanding second half defensive display; three, concession of frees by Cappoquin where Ballysaggart scored 1-10 from frees in contrast to six points Cappoquin got from frees; four, the five wides and goal scoring chance on the trot Cappoquin squandered when the sides were level were demoralising. Both goalies Mike Ryan and Darren Curran were fantastic and 2-10 from the Bennett brothers was huge. We can’t fault anyone, everyone of our players gave it their best shot and we thank them for a great season of entertainement and look forward to next season with great hope. A huge thanks to John, Ken, Goss and all their backroom team on the time, sacrifices and and unselfiness they gave to the club all season, thanks again. Congrats to Ballysaggart on a great sporting game and deserving victors and I think from a Cappoquin viewpoint we will all be rooting for them in the rest of the championship and that they go all the way now. Scorers: Ballysaggart: Stephen Bennett 0-9 (8f, 1’65’), Shane Bennett 2-1 (1-1f), Ken Cashell 1-1, Eugene O’Brien and Ken Cashell 0-2 each, Stephen Mangan 0-1. Cappoquin: Shane O’Rourke, 0-6 (5f, 1’65’), David Cahillane 1-1, Michael O’Brien 1-0, Killian O’Sullivan 0-3 (1f), Andy Molumby 0-2, Matt Noonan, Tommy McCarthy and Paul Murray 0-1 each. Ballysaggart: Michael Ryan; Liam O’Gorman, Kieran Fennessy, Kieran Bennett; Cailean O’Gorman, Stephen Mangan, Sam Ryan; Chris O’Gorman, Christy Murphy; Ronan Walsh, Shane Bennett, Eugen O’Brien; Stephen Bennett, Kenneth Cashell, Kyle Bennett. Subs : Darren Meagher for Liam O’Gorman and Jack Roche for Ronan Walsh (both half-time). Cappoquin : Darren Curran; Kevin Looby, Shane Coughlan, Colm Looby; Shane Murray, Paul Murray, Michael O’Brien; Tim Looby, Tommy McCarthy; Killian O’Sullivan, Shane O’Rourke, Andy Molumby; David Cahillane, Matt Noonan, Aaron O’Sullivan.

CLUB LOTTO Monday, 10th Sept., Jackpot €10,500. Numbers drawn 1-18-19-25. No winner. The five consolation prize winners were: Gillian Denn, Affane; Mary Coughlan, Lacken; Pat Morrissey, Lismore; John/Stephanie Coughlan, Lacken, and Evan Mason, Affane.

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Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

Brickey Rangers CLUB LOTTO Last week's lotto was held in The Tudor House - Numbers drawn were: 1 - 7 - 27 & 30. There was no winner of the €4,000 jackpot. €25 winners as follows: Patrica Brosnan, Maura McCarthy, Teresa Denmead, Bobby & Connie Walsh. Thursday night's draw will take place in the Local Bar with a jackpot prize of €4,100. Tickets are €2 each and available from McGrath's or Shalloe's Newsagents or any committee member. SENIOR FOOTBALL The Brickeys beat a determined Dungarvan side by a goal on a scoreline of 3-9 to 0-15. Mark Shalloe opened our account after a neat one two with his midfield partner Conor Phelan. The direct running by the Brickeys was troubling the Dungarvan's defence and this was exemplified by a Mark Cummins break which Christy Murphy emphatically finished to the top corner. Further points by Carthach Shalloe, Cormac O'Grady and a great score from defence by Kieran O'Neill kept us edging ahead. We continually created and missed more goalscoring chances till Christy Murphy scored his second goal with a crisp finish from good build up play. Some excellent defending by Dungarvan denied a further goal at the end of the half where Christy Murphy had to settle for a point. At half time the score was 2-6 to 0-8. Dungarvan started the second half on top and scored four points without reply. The Brickey defence especially the full back line were excellent under sustained pressure including a vital save by Tommy Lynch to deny Dungarvan a goal. A controversial disallowed goal by Martin Houlihan following another incisive run by Christy Murphy didn't help the situation during this period. However, we always posed the bigger goal threat throughout and following an intercepted pass Conor Mcgrath showed his class with the decisive goal. Christy Murphy capped a man of the match performance with our last point following a great run. Sunday's victory allows us to retain our senior status for the 2019 season. 1. T. Lynch, 2. O. Keevers, 3. P. Walsh, 4. J. Cooney, 5. D. O'Grady, 6. M. Cummins (0-1), 7. K. O'Neill (0-1), 8. C. Phelan (0-1), 9. M. Shalloe (0-1), 10. C. Murphy (2-2), 11. M. Daly, 12. R. O'Neill, 13. C. O'Grady (0-2), 14. E. Gaffney, 15. C. Shalloe (0-1). Subs: M. Houlihan, C. McGrath (1-0), J. Morrissey, D. Tobin.

U-16 HURLING Our hurlers played a challenge against Clonea last Thursday evening. This was in preparation for their semi-final and proved to be a tough match but some lessons learned! U-14 HURLERS Our U-14's played Ballyduff last Monday in the last of their league series. The game proved to be a very competitive one

with Brickeys down 2-4 to 1-4 at half-time. In the second half our boys pulled together better and scored 3 goals and two points in quick succession. There was no time to rest easy as our opponents came back with plenty more scores too. We came out winners in the end on a scoreline of 5-9 to 5-5. We met Ballygunner in the quarter final on Monday evening in Bushy. The Brickey boys took an early lead with a couple of goals in the first couple of minutes from which Ballygunner never recovered. Our boys came out convincing winners in the end and are through to the semi-final which will be played next Monday, 17th Sept. Best of luck boys! U13 HURLING Well done to our U-13's who battled hard on Saturday afternoon against a very strong Ballyduff side in the Western Semi-final. The game was extremely tight in the first half with our boys leading by only two pts coming into the second half on a score of 1-6 to 2-1. Our boys pulled away in the second half but the Ballyduff boys were never far behind. Once again our players pulled together really well and showed great team work throughout the game. At the final whistle the Brickey lads won the game 4-12 to 3-3. They are now through to the Western Final on Saturday, 15th September at 10:30 a.m. All support would be greatly appreciated. U-11 FOOTBALL: GREAT WIN FOR OUR U11'S!! The boys played Gaultier in a very hard fought game of football in the Under 11 Town and County League. The Brickeys had built up a nice lead by half-time but this was whittled down early in the second half as Gaultier took control. The lead changed hands a number of times after that with the Brickeys fortunate to be ahead at the final whistle. The panel on the night was Luke Beresford, James Lynch, Jack Power, Nathan Brett, Paddy McCarthy, David Gaffney, Zack Ashraf, David Nyhan, Conor Keane, Jamie Fitzgerald, Gavin Cooney, Ronan Murphy, Liam Broderick and Ewan Donnelly.

U-10 HURLING U-10’s played Cappoquin and St. Pats recently in the hurling league. The lads hurled very well in both games, there was a good spread of scorers and all the panel got to play their part and put in a big effort. This group continues to develop their skills with each outing and are great to come along to training. Keep it up lads! Training continues in both codes on Saturday mornings at 10 a.m. Next up we host Fourmilewater in Bushy Park, details on WhatsApp. U-8 & U-6'S Training every Saturday 10 a.m.

Tulach an Iarainn SPONSORED BY McGRATH'S CHEMIST TALLOW GAA LOTTO SPONSORED BY KEARNEY'S RESTAURANT, TALLOW Lotto results from September 10th. Numbers drawn were: 9, 11, 20, 23. No winner. Consolation prizes: Pat Murphy, Anne Buckley, Maura Sheehan, Peter Barry. Promoter: Lukie’s. Next draw: Corner House September 17th. Jackpot: €5,000. Our weekly lotto tickets are available to purchase from any of the promoters or any businesses around town. DEISE DRAW Could all outstanding monies be handed in to Fada or any of the promoters. COIS BHRÍDE ANNUAL FUNDRAISING DRAW Well done to the prizewinners in our annual fundraising draw, 1st prize Judy Burton 2nd prize Pat Murphy Moorehill and 3rd prize Sonja Rohan. The prizes were kindly sponsored by Cunningham Hardware and TFC Oil, Tallow. UPCOMING FIXTURES Wednesday, 12th September, 2018: Under 16 Hurling: Kilrossanty v. Cois Bhride 6.30 p.m. in Leamybrien. 12th September, 2018: Under 13 Hurling: Cois Bhride v. St. Pats 6.30 p.m. MINOR HURLING WESTERN DIVISION Round 3: Cois Bhride 0-15; St. Patrick’s 1-14. Last Wednesday week we travelled to Colligan and got off to a fast start playing some great hurling we led 9 points to 3 after 20 mins. St. Pat’s hit us for a goal just before half time but we still led by 2 points. The second half was a different story and we struggled somewhat and the hurling we had in the first half just wasn't there in the second half and could only manage 5 points. Scorers Mark Dalton 0-6, Mark Stuart 0-3, Padraig

Hynes 0-3, Kieran Crawford 0-2, Ben Ahearne 0-1. Round 4: Cois Bhride 2-16; An Ghaeltacht 2-18. Sunday morning, September 2nd, we played the last round of the league section and this was a great game against a strong Ring side. Playing with the help of a slight breeze in the first half it took us a bit of time to get into the pace of the game. While Ring scored 7 of their first 8 points from play we needed Mark Dalton to be on fire with his free taking scoring 6 and 8 points in total in the first half. We got a great boost just before the break when Sean Henley crossed mid field and his shot ended up in the Ring net.We led by 4 points 1-11 to 0-10. Ring started the second half well and with the help of a well taken goal were on level terms within 10 mins. The next 10 mins belonged to us and our lads gave it everything. When Mark Stuart goaled it put us 5 points ahead. Unfortunately for us Ring hit us with a goal a min later and finished the stronger scoring 5 points to our 1. Even though we lost both games there was nothing between the teams and our display on Sunday was very good throughout the 60 minutes. Scorers: Mark Dalton 0-11, Mark Stuart 1-2, Padraig Hynes 0-2, Sean Henley 1-0, Eoin McGrath 0-1.

Having won our second round game against St. Olivers with a score of 1-22 to 1-16 and we were unfortunate in having to concede to Brickeys in the first round because we couldn't field 15 players. We now enter the knockout stages of the competition but our opponents at time of writing are not known but will be an Eastern team.

Stradbally GAA Club would like to thank Dungarvan Nissan who have kindly sponsored our support Van for our six County cycle. Pictured L-R: Eddie Fitzgerald, Darragh Kelly, Eamon Clancy, Trevor Curran.

Stradbally SCRAP COLLECTION Stradbally GAA will be holding another scrap collection day at the end of October, we will announce the date in the coming weeks. If you have any old scrap you wish to get rid of please start piling it up now, large amounts can be collected from your location once contact has been made in advance with any committee member. FIELD DEVELOPMENT The field has been seeded on is growing very nicely, the retaining wall between both fields which includes a hurling wall will be constructed before the end of September. We ask that all visitors and members please stay off the field to give the roots time to establish and all dog owners please ensure that your dogs do not go onto the field as we have had incidents in recent weeks where dogs have dug holes in the field. 400KM FUNDRAISING CYCLE On the 14th September nine volunteers will set off on a three day, 400km round trip of Munster. A Tour of Munster Cycle is being embarked on with the goal of raising Mental Health Awareness within our club and beyond, and also to raise much needed funds for our new pitch development. Trevor Curran, Eamonn Clancy, Mike Navin, Brendan Tobin, Roger Ronayne, Richie Jones, Dermot Gough, Nicky Connors and Darragh Kelly will set on Friday, 14th September at 8 a.m. and will be welcomed back to the club Sunday afternoon for food and entertainment. On the 16th September we will be welcoming our cyclist home from a 400km tour of Munster which will finish in the clubhouse at roughly 3 pm with some light refreshments, food and entertainment. We hope to involve the whole community in the final leg of this journey by having our underage boys and girls cycle with the group as they near the finish line. Accompanied by the individual teams mentors the teams will join the main cycle group at the following locations U-14’s, U-16s and minors will join the group at Durrow and Ballinroad, U-12’s at the five cross roads, U-10’s at the Church under 8’s in the village and younger kids at the entrance to Rockville estate. We hope to see as many parents cycling as possible, details of each groups participation will be communicated in the coming week. Stewards will be in place and there will be limited traffic access at this time. A bike with working brakes and high visibility vest and helmet will be compulsory to participate. Stradbally Tour of Munster Cycle will hold a safety and pre briefing night this Thursday evening at 7.15 pm in the club house to go through, routes, pick up points for the underage on Sunday, 16th and safety aspects of the cycle. Please attend if you’re a cyclist or parent of the underage participating. JUVENILE NEWS Training for our under 5/6’s boys takes place this Thursday at 6 p.m. as some of the mentors are involved in the Six County Cycle.

Training for Girls 5/6 girls and 7/8/9 &10’s boys takes place this Friday at 6 p.m. Stradbally U-9’s: Stradbally U-9’s travelled to Bunmahon Last Saturday morning to play St. Mary’s, in very wet conditions the lads played some excellent football and yet again demonstrated the future of football in the club is in good shape. This team is growing by the week and the parents are to be praised for the work that is being done at home as well as in the field. This week’s Underage Fixtures: Under 9’s (Born 2009/2010): We play a 3 team blitz in Butlerstown on Saturday the 22/09/18 at 11 am. Under 10’s (Born 2008/2009): Play at home to Rathgormack this Saturday at 11 am. Under 12’s (Born 2006/2007): Next fixture is away to the Nire on Friday 07/09/18 at 6.30 pm. U-16 Hurling Championship: Our next u-16 game is a semi-final against Brickey Rangers, details to be confirmed. Minor Hurling: We have qualified for the quarter-final and are awaiting a fixture. SENIOR FOOTBALL Unfortunately, we bowed out of this year’s county Championship last Sunday evening in Fraher Field, in a tough hard game we were beaten by Kilrossanty on a scoreline of 2-13 to 0-12. Stradbally GAA club would like to thank Stephen Cunningham and his management team for the time and commitment which they have put in over the year. Also we would like to thank the players for their efforts and remind them that we win together and loose together. LADIES FOOTBALL Well done to our U-10’s who played an exciting game against Eirns Own last Friday evening, the level of skill and effort on show was first class. The future of Stradbally ladies football in looking good. The U-12’s are awaiting their fixture for their county semi final against Shamrocks. Watch Facebook for details Well done to the Intermediate Ladies who had a comprehensive win over Comeragh Rangers Saturday night see themselves into the county final. The final is fixed for Saturday, 22nd September in Fraher field vs the winners of St. Pats and Na Deise at 12.30 p.m. Best of luck to all involved. SOCIAL CENTRE Contact Breda Kiely on 087-6291930 for further information. There will be live music and dancing in the club next Sunday night with Pat Daly, come along and join in a great night’s entertainment. FUNDRAISING 50:50 Winner: Well done to Margaret and Jim Murphy who won €165 in our latest 50/50 draw. The next draw takes place on Sunday, 23rd September 2018.

Panel used in all matches: Kieran Crawford, Mark Stuart, Liam Motherway, Ben Ahearne, Eoin McGrath, Ciaran Hunt, Ivan O’Neill, Sean Henley, Dean Beecher, William Cunningham, Ciaran McCarthy, Padraig Hynes, Eoghan Lenehan, Mark Dalton, Tom Dalton, Cian Hurley, Jake Chambers, Diarmuid Costello.

Ballyduff Upper SENIOR HURLING Our senior hurling relegation play-off vs An Rinn takes place this Friday, September 14th in Fraher Field at 8 pm. The importance of this game can’t be overstated and we really need our band of supporters out in numbers, vocally supporting the team on Friday night. MINOR HURLING Well done to our minor hurlers who were victorious over Fourmilewater on Sunday last on a scoreline of Ballyduff Upper 5-17; Fourmilewater 1-16. Next up is Cappoquin next Sunday, September 16th at 11.30 a.m. in Cappoquin.

CLUB LOTTO Club lotto tickets are available in St. Michael’s Hall from 9 am – 1 pm on weekdays. Tickets are also on sale before Sunday Mass and available in Bridget Scanlon’s Hair Salon, The Log Cabin and An Síbín. CLUB SHOP Our online club shop with O’Neills Sport is now up and running. There is a great variety of club leisurewear in both adult and children’s sizes available. The club shop can be reached by logging on to www.oneills.com and searching for Ballyduff Upper.

Well done to the Stradbally Ladies football U-10’s who played an exciting game against Erins Own last Friday evening.

GAA CLUB NOTES

Dungarvan Observer | Friday, 14 September, 2018

Kilrossanty CLOTTO SPONSORED BY KILL AGRICULTURAL LTD. CLOTTO RESULTS No winner of a Jackpot of €8,600 held in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien, on Sunday night, 09/09/18. Numbers were 2, 18, 19, 25. €30 won by the following people: Tom Walsh, Glendalligan; Una Keating, Gortnalaght. Seller’s prize of €30: Niamh and Kathleen Whyte. Next draw to be held in Micilin's Bar, Kilrossanty, on Sunday night, 16/9/18 for a Jackpot of €8,700. On duty on the night Kenny Houlihan and Jason Dee SENIOR FOOTBALL QUARTER-FINAL On Sunday evening last, 9th September we played Stradbally winning on scoreline of 2-13 to 12 points. We were drawn against An Rinn in the Senior Football semi-final which will take place on Sunday, 30th September. Paul Whyte opened the scoring with a point from play on three minutes. Paul Whyte goal on four minutes was the quickest to react following a error by a the Stradbally goalkeeper. Donie Fitzgerald was on target with a point from a free on 11 minutes. Martin Dunne pointed from distance on 13 minutes. Paul Whyte pointed from play on 17 minutes. Donie Fitzgerald pointed from play after 22 minutes. A great finish to the net from Joey Veale on 24 minutes. Pa Cunningham pointed from play in the 25 minute. Half-time score Kilrossanty 2-6; Stradbally 0-5. Donie Fitzgerald pointed from a free on six minutes. Donie Fitzgerald pointing a free on 15 minutes. Donie Fitzgerald was on target from a free on 17 minutes. Paul Whyte pointed from play after 18 minutes. Martin Dunne scored an excellent point from a distance in the 24 minute. Niall Walsh pointing on 32 minutes. Joey Veale pointed on 33 minutes. Kilrossanty: Darren Mulhearne, Mark Prendergast, Paul Keating, Niall Walsh, James Whyte, Pa Whyte, Barry Prendergast, Tommy Prendergast, Martin Dunne, Pa Cunningham, Stephen Prendergast, Conor Hayes, Paul Whyte, Donie Fitzgerald, Joey Veale. Substitutes: Alan Quinn for Pa Cunningham; Jack Whyte for Paul Whyte. Scorers: Paul Whyte 1-2, Joey Veale 1-1, Donie Fitzgerald 0-5 (one from play), Martin Dunne 0-2, Pa Cunningham 0-1, Niall Walsh 0-1.

DEÍSE DRAW The next draw will take place in Gauilter on Wednesday, 26th September. MONSTER BINGO Our next Monster Bingo will take place on 28th September in Crotty's Inn, Leamybrien. KILROSSANTY GAA CLUB JUVENILE NOTES Under 6 to Under 10 Football and Hurling: Training for this age group takes place in the new field each Monday evening at 7 p.m. New members always welcome. Under 10 Football: The team travel to Gaultier at the weekend. Details will be sent to all involved in the usual manner. Under 12 Football Town and Country Leagues: Next outing for the Under 12 footballers is this Friday, September 14th, when St. Pat’s are visitors to Leamybrien. This game has a throw in time of 6 p.m.

Under 14 Hurling: On Monday night of this week the Under 14 hurlers welcomed neighbours Stradbally to Leamybrien for their quarter final and this their second meeting in the Division 4 Championship. In damp conditions that made hurling difficult it was the visitors who adapted better in the early exchanges but Kilrossanty gradually found their true form and the longer the game went on the more dominant they became, finishing comfortable winners on a scoreline of 3-09 to 1-06. Star of the show and not for the first time it was Jack Power who contributed 1-07 including some superb strikes from placed balls. Panel for the game: Colm Barry, Paudie Barry, Daniel Behan, Michael Casey, Will Comyn, Kevin Connors, Paul Cunningham, Ultan McCusker, Jack Power, Shane Power, Jack Quinlan, Jamie Quinn, Dara Quinn, Eoin Veale, Charlie Aherne, Ken Dunphy, Cian Hickey, Oisin McCusker, Tadhg O'Sullivan, Jamie Ryan, Cathal Walsh. Darragh White. Scorers: Jack Power 1-7, Darragh White 1-1, Dara Quinn 1-0, Michael Casey 0-1.

The team now move on to the semi-final where they will meet St. Saviours, again for the second time in this championship, with the city team being victorious in the earlier round. This game is fixed for Monday night next, September 17th. at 6.30 p.m. Venue not known at time of going to print. Under 16 Hurling: Kilrossanty will play Cois Bhride in the Division 2 quarter final on this Wednesday night, September 12th, in Leamybrien at 6.30 p.m. As already mentioned in last week’s notes this is knock-out and defeat means the season is over. This team can achieve a unique double having already won the football back in May, so please come out and support. Senior Football: All in the Juvenile Club would like to say well done to the senior footballers on their magnificent display on Sunday night last, defeating Stradbally in the quarter final of the championship and thereby qualifying for a semi-final encounter with An Rinn in three weeks time. KILROSSANTY BRICKEYS LADIES FOOTBALL 107 AT KILROSSANTY BRICKEY WATERFORD LADIES FOOTBALL BLITZ Well done to all the girls who attended the u-8s and u-10s ladies football blitz hosted by the Kilrossanty Brickeys Ladies Football in Bushy Park recently. The girls showed great skill, enthusiasm and team spirit from start to finish. Thanks to our own girls from Kilrossanty Brickeys and those who travelled from Abbeyside, Na Deise, St. Olivers and Tramore. Thanks to club mentors and parents who provided positive support from the side lines to the girls. Thanks to all the parents who helped out on the day with refreshments, in the kitchen and on the field. Well done to our u-15s girls who played a very important role in refereeing all games in a fair and sporting manner. We are all looking forward to the final blitz of this season in October. A final thank you to the Waterford Ladies Football County Board for organising these fun blitzes for the last five months to allow the girls develop their skills and confidence and most importantly to meet new friends.

Abbeyside/Ballinacourty JACK THE JOKER Our ever popular Jack the Joker fundraiser continues this Sunday night in Minnies Bar where the jackpot is €5,200 as on Sunday night Brian O'Donovan was drawn out of the drum and chose card number 31 which when turned wasn’t the joker but he did win €50. Pat Moore and Sean Kiely won €25 each. NIGHT AT THE DOGS On Saturday, October 27th we are holding a fundraising Night at the Dogs in Kilcohan Park. This promises to be a fantastic night and we appeal to all our supporters to please come along and make the night a huge success. Tickets cost €10 and are currently on sale from all players and committee members. We are also running buses on the night so please let any committee member know if you wish to travel by bus. SENIOR FOOTBALL On Saturday night last we played Gaultier in the quarterfinals of the County Championship in Leamybrien. Weather conditions on the night made it very difficult for the players on both teams but a very good second half performance from the

team saw us emerge victorious and we now play The Nire in the County semi-final. It was great to see Richie Foley back in the club colours again after being out with injury for over a year. Team: S. ENRIGHT, J. ELSTED, B. LOOBY, D. COLLINS, S. BRIGGS, C. PRUNTY, D. McGRATH, J. HURNEY, J. BERESFORD, S. WHELAN BARRETT, N. MONTGOMERY, M. O'HALLORAN, T. LOOBY, M. FERNCOMBE, P. HURNEY. SUBS: S. O'HARE, R. FOLEY, J. O’MAHONEY, D. LOOBY, C. McCARTHY

INTERMEDIATE FOOTBALL We have been drawn against Ballinameela in the semi-finals of the Western Championship, with no date confirmed as of yet. BOOKING OF PITCHES We would like to remind all our coaches to please ensure that they book the pitches with Michael Donovan before training. CLUB BINGO Our club bingo session continues in the CBS Hall this Sunday night with a jackpot of €850.

Newtown/Ballydurn BALLYDURN REACH EASTERN HURLING FINAL Congratulations to Ballydurn players and management on their win against Mount Sion in the Eastern Hurling semi-final in Kill last Saturday, 8th September. In a gripping match Ballydurn battled to the very end. Eight minutes to go they were four points down but a few quick scores left them victorious on

this occasion. Thanks to all the supporters for attending on such a wet and miserable evening. Final result: Ballydurn 19 pts; Mount Sion 3-8. Ballydurn will meet Tramore in the Eastern Final, the weekend of the 22nd September. This fixture has yet to be confirmed.

Lismore LOTTO DRAW There was no winner of this week’s jackpot. Drawn numbers were:- 11, 22, 25 & 26.

€20 consolation prize winners were:- Tom O’Brien, Frances Whelan, K. Lawton and Harry Whelan. Next week’s jackpot is €4,850.

Pictured are the Dungarvan under 16 hurlers who played Fourmilewater in Ballymacarbry last Tuesday evening. Back Row: Left to Right: Kyle Healy, Mark McGarry, Oisin Morrissey, Dylan Cliffe, Jordan Shaw, Micheal Power, Conor Coward, Johnny Burke, Sam Dalton, Alex Shanahan, Tristan Loftus. Front Row: Left to Right: Oisin Cummins, James O’Callaghan, Michael Burke, David Flynn, Lorcan McGovern, Mark Loftus, Eoin O’Callaghan, Eddie Burke.

Dungarvan SENIOR FOOTBALL STATUS ON THE LINE Brickeys 3-9; Dungarvan 0-11. It’s down to the last chance saloon after our defeat to Brickeys in the Part 1 relegation senior football championship game at the Fraher Field last Sunday afternoon. After a poor first half during which we conceded two goals and were fortunate that Brickeys missed three more, we trailed by 2-6 to 0-8. However, we were a different side in the second half and with 44 minutes played we held a 0-1 lead on a score of 0-13 to 2-6. We had a number of chances to drive on from here but a give a way goal in the final minutes gave the Brickeys a 0-3 win. Scorers: Gavin Crotty 0-8 (5f), Kenny Moore 0-3 (2f), Kieran Power, Ryan Donnolly, Mike Kiely and Patrick Curran 0-1 each. Team: Mark Boland; Kealan Daly, Aaron Donnolly, Jack Lacey; Kealan Barry, John Curran, Mike Kiely; Darren Duggan, Kieran Power; Patrick Curran, Gavin Crotty, Joe Duggan; Ryan Donnolly, Kenny Moore, Luke O’Callaghan. Sub: Fionn Hallahan for Joe Duggan (51).

UNDER 16 HURLERS MAKE QUARTER FINALS DUNGARVAN 2-11; FOURMILEWATER 0-14 A battling performance by all our players and goals by Jordan Shaw and Alex Shanahan helped us over the line against a very good Fourmilewater team in a play off for the County under 16 quarter-finals in Ballymacarbry on Tuesday evening, September 5th. We were never led in this hard fought encounter but a litany of wides in both halves and Fourmile drawing with us with ten minutes to go, 2-8 to 0-14, it looked as if we would be pipped at the post, However, we dug deep in those final minutes and scores by Kyle Healy (0-2 (1f) and Johnny Burke (’65’) kept our championship hopes alive for another while. We will play Naomh Brid in the quarter final in Modeligo this Friday at 6.30 pm. Scorers: Johnny Burke 0-7 (4f, 1’65’), Jordan Shaw and Alex Shanahan 1-0 each, Kyle Healy 0-3 (1f), Conor Coward 0-1. Team: David Flynn; Sam Duggan, Mark McGarry, Lorcan McGovern; Dylan Cliffe, Tristan Loftus, Mark Loftus; Oisin Cummins, Micheal Power; Conor Coward, Johnny Burke, Kyle Healy; Jordan Shaw, James O’Callaghan, Alex Shanahan. Subs: Oisin Cummins, Eoin O’Callaghan, Michael Burke.

MINOR HURLING For the second game in a row we were on the wrong end of a high scoring encounter in the J. J. Kavanagh minor hurling championship when Ardmore emerged victorious on a scoreline of 8-15 to 5-12 in our club grounds last Saturday evening. Despite our recent defeats we still have a